Iran Hit US Bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan
The Kuwait General Staff announced in the early hours of Thursday morning that its air defense systems repelled missile and UAV attacks targeting the country. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, striking a command center and UAV facilities. In Jordan, the IRGC announced that Camp Titin base was subjected to a "heavy ballistic missile attack"; two US officials told Reuters that there were no American casualties in the attacks in Jordan. Air raid sirens also sounded in Bahrain. Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated, "We will no longer hold ourselves back regarding Bahrain and Kuwait."
Oil Retracts After Spike: Brent 95,25, WTI 90,63 Dollars
Following the attack news, Brent crude and WTI crude oil experienced spikes of up to 2 dollars during the day; however, with passage through the Strait of Hormuz largely continuing at approximately 8 million barrels per day and signals that the escalation could subside, prices fell back. Brent dropped 0,40% to 95,25 dollars, while WTI fell 38 cents to 90,63 dollars.
Gold Around 4.424 Dollars
XAU/USD is trading in the 4.424-4.427 dollars range, above the Wednesday close of 4.377 dollars. Support provided by weak ADP data and declining US bond yields continues to strengthen as geopolitical tensions re-escalate.
Dollar Index (DXY) at 99,51, USD/TRY in 48,32 TL Band
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading flat at the 99,51 level, down slightly by 0,05% compared to the previous session. USD/TRY is balancing slightly lower by 0,03% at the 48,3171 TL level, just below the morning session peak of 48,34 TL.
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