Oil Rises As US and Iran Exchange Attacks | The Opening Trade 8/31/2026

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Oil prices surged following an exchange of attacks between the US and Iran involving strikes on strategic locations including the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE and Jordan. This escalation marks the first military exchange in about a month and impacts global energy markets.

Brent oil jumped after the US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month. American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded by launching attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

Security Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy oil prices US-Iran conflict Strait of Hormuz military attacks energy markets Middle East

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