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Investors have been shying away from risky asset classes as the US and Israel's war against Iran shows no sign of ending. Bloomberg

Markets fall as Iran war escalates and rising oil and gas prices stoke fears

Tehran's warning of further escalation adds to volatility across asset classes

Attacks on Gulf energy sites push crisis into new phase as supply risks worsen

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Manus on MarketsManus on Markets: Strait of Hormuz tension sends oil surging

Gulf stocks fall as Iran conflict rattles investor confidence

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