Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against Iran
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Oil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tensions in the Middle East and a squeeze on production from the threat of a hurricane off the US coast.
Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by 3.8% to $104 a barrel on Thursday, triggering a wave of selling in the global bond and stock markets.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/08/oil-prices-rise-middle-east-tensions-us-hurricane-threat
Author : Lauren Almeida
Publish date : 2026-10-08 08:44:00
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