Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Stocks are experiencing a downturn after a positive week, with futures tied to the Dow Jones industrial average falling 0.61%. U.S. oil futures rose 1.9% to $113.69 a barrel, and Brent crude climbed 1.8% to $110.99. The national average gasoline price reached $4.11 a gallon, up from $2.98 before the war. The conflict has entered its sixth week, with President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday.
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Futures fell, oil prices rose, and the national average gasoline price surged. Trump’s threats to Iran intensified, with a new deadline set for Tuesday. The conflict has entered its sixth week, with no signs of relinquishing its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s rhetoric has become increasingly aggressive, with threats to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges. The situation remains uncertain, with the potential for further escalation.
Trump’s “diplomacy” has become a series of ultimatums.
Author: Evan Null
