Markets18 July 2026
Oil climbs 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply disruption concerns
via Reuters
Crude prices jumped roughly 3% in volatile trading as Iran conflict threatens oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The rally was tempered by reports of potential US sanctions waivers on Iranian crude. Traders face whipsaw conditions in energy markets; expect continued volatility in WTI and Brent with potential spillover to inflation-sensitive assets.
Original source
Reuters
Related stories
Markets25 July 2026
Iran war drives oil from $70 to $119; S&P 500 swings sharply on inflation fears
Markets21 July 2026
Fed holds rates steady, Warsh signals possible hikes ahead
Markets19 July 2026
Markets abandon hopes for early Fed cuts; only one rate cut now priced for 2026
Markets19 July 2026