1. Middle East tensions escalate sharply as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz amidst continued U.S. attacks, while the U.S. strikes Iran and Iraq secures major energy investments.
2. Asian stock markets saw significant declines, with major Chinese indices and Japan's Nikkei plummeting over 5% for the week or intraday.
3. Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell over 1% intraday, while Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 and SOL declined below $75.
Middle East Tensions Surge, Asian Markets Slide, Oil & Crypto Dip
