U.S. oil prices top Brent for the first time since 2022 after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’
President Donald Trump’s address on Wednesday has left investors with concerns over a potential escalation for the Iran conflict.
Last updated: 2026-04-08 15:03:10 ET
President Donald Trump’s address on Wednesday has left investors with concerns over a potential escalation for the Iran conflict.
Brent crude rises 8% as US president vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over coming weeksBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have soared aft...
'It's extremely dangerous'
US stock futures plunged Thursday morning as oil prices surged after President Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks.
Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump's speech went on, sending assets across the board lower in international markets.
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