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Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops
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Seeking Alpha
· Jun 23, 2026
Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran
Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacks
U.S. markets are mixed and oil prices rose modestly as Iran and the U.S. launched fresh attacks in the Middle East that threatened a deal intended to help end the war.
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
Oil off its highs but risks return
Oil prices came under significant pressure following the temporary deal between the US and Iran. But the recent flare-up in hostilities poses risks. The key factors for the outlook remain the sustainability of the Persian Gulf supply recovery and how soon Chinese buying returns to the market
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5% and bond yields surge
Renewed Middle East tensions, US strikes on Iran and Trump’s trade threat against Spain trigger a sharp sell-off across global markets The post Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5 and bond yields surge appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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Related coverage for "Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops": Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran. KSAT San Antonio — Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacks. ING Think — Oil off its highs but risks return. Proto Thema - English — Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5% and bond yields surge