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From Strait of Hormuz tensions to eurozone expansion highs – Janet Mui, head of market analysis, unpacks three stand-out market moves this week.
Key Highlights
Energy prices:
Brent crude oil softened below $105 per barrel on hopes of a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. saw expansion…:
The U.S. flash composite purchasing managers’ index reached 58.4, the quickest pace of expansion since 2015.
….and so did Europe:
The eurozone composite hit a 41 – month high of 53.1, with France and Germany both in expansion for the first time since November 2025.
