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Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 2 developments

Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend.

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  1. Oil rises back around $100, but U.S. stocks hold steady as hopes continue for U.S.-Iran talks

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. Newest

    Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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  1. NPR

    Oil prices surge after U.S.-Iran peace talks break down (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The U.S. said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement during face-to-face peace talks, sending oil prices surging.

  2. The Columbian

    Oil rises back around $100, but U.S. stocks hold steady as hopes continue for U.S.-Iran talks (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK — Oil prices are back around $100 per barrel on Monday after 21 hours of ceasefire talks failed to end the U.S.-Iran war war. But U.S. stocks are nevertheless holding steady in an indication

  3. Al Jazeera

    Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.

  4. Oil Price

    Oil Markets Reprice War Risk After Congress Rejects Iran Pullback (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Oil prices rebounded after U.S. lawmakers backed continued military involvement in Iran, increasing expectations of prolonged conflict and tighter supply.

  5. Oil Price

    Oil Prices Rally as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Oil prices surged after renewed Middle East tensions disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and revived fears of a global energy shock.

  6. Digital Journal

    Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.

  8. The Guardian

    Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period

  9. New York Post

    Stocks fall, oil surges after US seizes cargo vessel and Tehran wavers on peace talks (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    US stocks fell and oil prices surged Monday morning as tensions over the Iran war heated up again, after President Trump announced the US Navy had seized an Iranian cargo vessel and Tehran sent mixed signals on resuming talks.

  10. Insider

    Oil prices jump again and stocks pull back from records as US-Iran peace talks stall (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Brent and US crude prices spiked late Sunday following a weekend of renewed tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

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