Oil prices rise and global stocks skid as Iran and Israel trade strikes in defiance of Trump
Brent crude rose about 4% and Asian stocks fell as traders priced in a longer conflict and possible supply disruptions.
- On Monday, June 8, 2026, oil prices spiked after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, with Brent crude briefly topping $98 a barrel before easing as Iran announced it was halting offensive operations.
- Hostilities resumed after Iran launched Sunday missile strikes in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon, shattering a fragile ceasefire that had held since April. Israel responded by striking military targets in western and central Iran.
- South Korea's Kospi index plunged over 8% on Monday, triggering a 20-minute trading halt, while Asian equities tumbled amid geopolitical instability. Investors simultaneously sold off AI-linked tech stocks following Friday's U.S. market declines.
- U.S. President Donald Trump urged restraint, insisting negotiations remain on track despite the escalation. Iran, however, continues to link any permanent peace deal to a lasting ceasefire in Lebanon.
- OPEC+ agreed to increase output targets by 188,000 barrels per day from July, marking the fourth consecutive hike. Analysts remain skeptical of the move's impact while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, restricting critical global energy supplies.
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Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday as renewed military exchanges between Iran and Israel raised fears of a wider conflict and threatened hopes for a lasting ceasefire. 🛢️Brent crude rose more than 4% to around $97 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained over 4% to trade above $94 per barrel. According to the report, energy markets reacted to growing concerns that tensions in the Middle East could further disrupt reg…
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