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Oil prices surged after CNN reported US intelligence indicating a potential Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Brent crude climbed as much as 1.9%. While no final decision on an attack has been confirmed, the news triggered a market reaction. The dollar and US stocks weakened, while safe-haven assets like the Swiss franc and yen strengthened. Concerns about geopolitical instability drove the market shift.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.