Oil surges again as Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’

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Trump’s address offers little reassurance apart from fresh escalation. Oil futures jump back above $100 as Trump has no plan for opening Hormuz.

Dollar also reverses higher, stocks and gold tumble as risk appetite sours.

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