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Oil prices surge as U.S.- Iran talks collapse, dollar strengthens and stocks fall

Oil prices surged on Monday (13 April) as the U.S. moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after the collapse of weekend peace talks, while the dollar rose and stocks and bonds fell.

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Global markets remain volatile as Middle East conflict drives energy surge

Global financial markets remained on edge on Friday as the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to rattle investors, fuelling volatility in stocks and sending energy prices sharply higher.

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