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Middle East conflict: What could Donald Trump's latest announcement do to the markets?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 4 May 2026, 8:11pm
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Middle East conflict: What could Donald Trump's latest announcement do to the markets?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 4 May 2026, 8:11pm

Donald Trump has floated the idea of the US guiding neutral ships out through the Strait of Hormuz, and it's made an impact on the oil markets.

The Brent oil price was little changed above $108 a barrel, after falling as much as 2.4 percent at the open - below last week's $118 high.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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