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Oil Climbs as Middle East Conflict Escalates: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets·July 19, 2026·1 min read

Oil prices rose in early trading after US and Iran attacks escalated over the weekend, adding pressure on Asian markets already rattled by a slump in chip stocks. The escalation marks a significant uptick in Middle East tensions, impacting global energy markets and investor sentiment across the region.

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