Brent crude hit a 4-year high Thursday following a report that the U.S. military would brief President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran, raising worries that armed conflict could resume, and building on the American blockade of Iranian exports. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-us-iran-war-trump.html
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US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies
Oil prices Wednesday paused their recent surge, supporting a rebound in European and US stocks, as investors hold hope for limited long-term disruptions to energy markets and monitor developments in the Middle East. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/04/investing/global-stocks-iran