Iran Says Hormuz Strait Stays Open, Sparking Whipsaw in Markets
April 17 — Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping, setting off a bout of volatility across global markets.
Spot gold jumped above $4,840, up more than 1% on the day. Spot silver surged nearly 4% to $81.30 an ounce.
Oil prices briefly sank. WTI crude was down as much as 8% on the session, while Brent fell 7%.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slid more than 20 points at one stage to 97.98, as most non-U.S. currencies advanced.
Cryptocurrencies also firmed, with Bitcoin rebounding above $76,000 and Ethereum nearing $2,400.