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[MARKET UPDATE] Crude benchmarks continue to climb, whilst pressure is seen across fixed paper and equity futures amidst turbulent geopolitical updates

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Oil prices are surging as US-Iran tensions reignite supply fears, while equities and gold face pressure from hawkish Fed sentiment and technical bearishness.

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Brent Sept'26 now at fresh session highs USD 79.25/bbl, +1.5%.  XAU/USD has moved lower to make a session low of USD 4,093/oz.  NQ was initially firmer by c. 0.6%, and pared off best levels.

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