Global markets braced for fresh hit as Iran sanctions lifted

Concerns about oil prices

katrina Baugh
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Investors are preparing for more share price volatility after a disastrous start to the year, as Middle East markets plunged 7% on news sanctions against Iran would finally be lifted after 36 years.

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