Oil rises as US strikes on Iran raise fears over shaky truce
Brent climbed 3.45% to $76.72 a barrel as traders priced in supply risks after fresh US strikes and tighter sanctions on Iranian oil.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump declared peace negotiations with Iran 'over' during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, after the U.S. military struck over 80 targets in Iran.
- The White House and Tehran had signed a memorandum of understanding in June initiating a 60-day negotiation process, but the two nations resumed exchanging strikes this week despite hopes for peace.
- In retaliation, Tehran struck 85 U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose more than 3 percent on Wednesday as oil prices surged.
- Trump bitterly referred to Iran's leadership as 'scum,' telling reporters, 'They're led by sick people, and they're vicious, violent people,' and claiming they would use nuclear weapons if available.
- Amanda McGonigle, an Instagram content creator with nearly two million followers, is suing the Secret Service after being banned from a Maine event for Vice President JD Vance, with the ACLU of Maine defending her First Amendment rights.
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At the end of this edition the WTI oil is steeped 5.86% to US$74.57 per barrel, while Brent jumps 6.67% to US$79.1 per barrel. In addition, the world’s major bags reported falls.
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Global Markets Waver as Trump Casts Doubt on Iran Ceasefire, Oil Prices Surge and Investors Turn Cautious
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