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Reuters Morning Bid

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Iran's trump card

Reuters Morning Bid · Jul 13, 2026 · 8:20

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Oil prices surge but traders aren't panicking yet as U.S.-Iran strikes escalate and Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed - even as U.S. Central Command says around 20 ships got through in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, June CPI data drops Tuesday and big bank earnings kick off a week that will test soaring tech valuations.

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