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President Donald Trump has described the US-Iran ceasefire as being on "massive life support."
Brent crude oil prices rose above $105 a barrel amid fears that the Strait of Hormuz could remain closed for an extended period.
Iran's ceasefire proposal to the U.S. reportedly demanded the lifting of the American naval blockade and sanctions relief, while allowing Tehran to retain some control over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned 12 firms and individuals, including entities in Hong Kong, the UAE, and Oman, for involvement in the sale of Iranian oil to China.
A proposal from South Korea's presidential policy chief to fund a "citizen dividend" with excess profits from the AI industry preceded a sharp sell-off in the KOSPI index.
The sell-off in South Korea's KOSPI index resulted in losses equivalent to more than $3 billion per minute.
Iran is proposing a phased diplomatic approach starting with a regional ceasefire that includes Lebanon, followed by a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, and then nuclear talks.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing scrutiny from officials and diplomats over her centralized use of power.
Political uncertainty in the United Kingdom has contributed to a sell-off in the country's government bond (gilt) market.
James Stringer of Schroder's advises investors to avoid investing in UK government debt, stating that 10-year yields around 5% are not sufficient compensation for the risk.
Iran has deployed armed mini-submarines in the Persian Gulf, according to the country's semi-official Tasnim news agency.
The U.S. Treasury Department has reiterated its threat to impose secondary sanctions on companies linked to China's private oil refineries.