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Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure
The oil price is climbing again, as Donald Trump’s offer to have the US navy escort tankers through the strait of Hormuz fails to calm markets.
Brent crude is up 3.2% this morning at $84.08 a barrel, up from $72.48/barrel on..
source: The Guardian - 04.03.2026