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Iran funds dispute seen as last hurdle as Qatar mediates, traders eye oil and volatility plays

Fars reports frozen funds last hurdle in US-Iran talks via Qatar; markets steady, volatility opportunities emerge.

Dollar steadies as Hormuz tensions temper US-Iran ceasefire hopes and lift demand for havens

Dollar steadies as US-Iran ceasefire hopes fade amid Hormuz tensions; markets hedge via volatility, oil, and gold.

Brent steadies near $98 as US-Iran strikes test ceasefire and keep Hormuz risk premium elevated

Brent near $98 after U.S. strikes; ceasefire strained, Hormuz at risk, volatility surges, options hedge.

Asian shares mixed as Hormuz reopening talks advance; Korea rallies on AI chips, Japan slips after peak

Asian equities mixed as Hormuz reopening nears; Korea rallies on AI chips, Japan pauses, Hong Kong diverges.

Oil Slips as Risk Appetite Returns, WTI Near $90 and Brent Retreats from $100

WTI nears $90 as Brent slips; risk-on markets and rising inventories pressure crude despite Iran deal hopes.

Mexico Current Account Swings to Q1 Deficit, Stoking Peso Volatility and Carry Trade Unwind Risks

Mexico’s current account flipped to a $15.9bn deficit, sparking peso volatility, carry unwinds, and USD/MXN upside.

Warsh’s Fed Chair debut signals retreat from forward guidance, raising rate and dollar volatility risks

Warsh sworn in as Fed Chair; reduces forward guidance, dot plots; hot PCE risks volatility and market uncertainty.