Gulf markets have declined amid resumed hostilities between the United States and Iran. This downturn in regional equity markets follows US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year and subsequent Iranian retaliations. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil supplies, remains at the center of investor concerns. Prediction markets now price crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31, reflecting growing fears of potential energy supply disruptions.
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