Oil Rises on Middle East Attacks; Asian Stocks Set to Gain

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Oil rose as a flare-up in attacks in the Middle East increased uncertainty over energy flows from the Persian Gulf. Brent fell below $106 while WTI rose, and the OPEC basket jumped 4.14%. Asian stocks looked set to gain after US equities recovered from session lows on signs the Federal Reserve may not need to raise interest rates aggressively next year. Japanese-controlled tankers returned to the Middle East after more than seven months away due to conflict in the Persian Gulf.

Why it matters：Oil price swings and the return of tankers signal how geopolitical conflict is reshaping energy flows and markets.

Key points

  • Brent fell below $106 while WTI rose; the OPEC basket jumped 4.14%.
  • Asian stocks were set to gain on Fed rate signals.
  • Japanese-controlled tankers returned to the Middle East after over seven months.

Sources (original reporting)

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