Oil prices jumped more than 5% Wednesday following a statement by President Donald Trump, according to market reports. European and Asian stock markets fell, and Wall Street futures also declined.
01 · THE DISPATCH
Oil prices surged sharply Wednesday following a statement by President Donald Trump, with crude rising more than 5% in early trading, according to market reports. The move extends a volatile period for oil markets, which have been swinging on Trump's Iran policy. European and Asian stock indices fell, and U.S. futures pointed to a lower open. The specific content of Trump's statement was not detailed in the reports. The Zioneer has previously covered multiple oil price swings tied to Trump's Iran-related announcements.
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