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Oil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat

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What happened

Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid reports White House has asked to see options for more strikes against Iran Business live – latest updates Oil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tensions in the Middle East…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:11:47 UTC.

Why it matters

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