Core Viewpoint - Oil prices increased during the morning Asian session due to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran [1] Group 1 - The rise in oil prices is attributed to geopolitical factors, specifically the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran [1]

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Group 1 - Global markets are increasingly concerned about the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran [1]