Metal Markets Report For Wednesday, July 22

US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving oil prices higher and rattling global metal markets.

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Ira Epstein covers the geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly focusing on President Trump's warning to Iran about firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He discusses the potential for escalating military actions and the economic implications, such as rising oil prices, which are affecting global markets.

Epstein also touches on the broader impact of these tensions, including the prospect of negotiations on nuclear issues by the end of the year, driven by mutual economic pain.

Additionally, he mentions upcoming U.S. economic data releases, including the Weekly Jobless Claims and the Chicago Fed June Activity Index.

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