Brent Crude Surges Amid Iran Threats

Brent crude rose 10% to $80 after US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Barclays warns prices may reach $100.
Iran plans to close Strait of Hormuz, threatening 13 million barrels per day.
OPEC+ agreed to increase output by 206,000 barrels per day starting April.
Rystad expects prices to rise $20 to $92.
Investors seek safe assets like gold and Treasuries.
Defense and energy stocks rose due to inflation fears.
Goldman Sachs predicts $110 if Strait remains closed long-term.
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