economy
April 6, 2026
ENERGY MARKET PANIC: Trump's threats to Tehran immediately raise US oil prices
Trump's threats to Tehran immediately raise US oil prices
TL;DR
- US crude oil price increased from approximately $112 to $114 per barrel during Trump's press conference.
- International Brent crude oil prices also saw a rise.
- Stock market indices (Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500) lost gains and turned negative.
- The context is Donald Trump's conference regarding the conflict with Iran.