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Global oil prices have fallen slightly in anticipation of an announcement regarding new economic sanctions on Iran, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as the "toughest ever." Traders are awaiting details of these US measures, which are expected to further disrupt Iranian oil flows and intensify the economic war against Iran.
Brent crude slipped 1.0% to US$93.43 a barrel, as Tehran shows no sign of relinquishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Futures for the S&P and Nasdaq also slipped as markets await the Iran sanctions news, alongside Nvidia results.
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