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Stocks sink as oil rally fans inflation and rate hike fears

There appears little prospect of an end to the US-Iran crisis, dealing a rally across markets.

  • Oil prices surge over 20% in a week, breaching $100 per barrel
  • Middle East hostilities and Strait of Hormuz blockade impact markets
  • Central banks may raise interest rates to combat inflation fears

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