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  1. Middle East tensions and Trump's announcements are affecting Brent crude futures, while Bank of America issues a buy rating on Chevron.
  2. Amid Middle East tensions, a naval blockade has been announced on Iranian ports, leading to a surge in oil prices and a boost in energy stocks.
  3. Iranian strikes on US military assets in Jordan escalate regional tensions, prompting Trump to threaten hard retaliation against Iran, causing oil prices to surge.
  4. Amid geopolitical risk moderation and Iran talks, market activity shows oil prices sliding, causing Ampol stock to drop, while JPMorgan increases its holding in DroneShield and Xero jumps on ASX.

Australian and global markets reacted positively to hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, boosting energy stocks like Ampol and Santos.

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Australian and global markets reacted positively to hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, boosting energy stocks like Ampol and Santos.

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