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Oil prices climb after Iran warns against US ground invasion
Brent crude rose 2.6% and US crude nearly 3% due to Tehran's warnings and regional threats to shipping and energy infrastructure, increasing supply risk.
- On Sunday, oil prices climbed after Tehran warned against a US ground invasion, with Brent rising 2.6% to $115.50 and US crude nearly 3% to $102.61.
- Tehran's warning followed President Donald Trump saying on Friday that "talks are ongoing," as he extended his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions to 20% of global oil supplies.
- Iran-Backed Houthi strikes on Saturday against Israel compound supply fears, while Americans are paying for war effects at the pump with gas costing $3.98 on average Sunday.
- Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey are facilitating de-escalation talks, with Sunday's meeting deemed "very productive" by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
- According to Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group, energy markets are only beginning to feel the turmoil's fallout, and he expects a "steady rise" in Brent prices towards $120.
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The oil market once again reacted to military maneuvers and saw energy prices rise. Global oil prices rose on Sunday after Tehran warned of a possible US ground invasion, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing CNN. The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 2.47% to $107.92 per barrel, while the price of US crude rose 2.94% to $102.57. The publication notes that stock futures, in turn, fell on Sunday: Dow futures fell 0.53%, or 241 points. S&P 5…
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