Brent crude crosses the $100-a-barrel mark as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to market data.
Further verified details on trading volumes and the scope of the geopolitical developments were not immediately available.
David reports on energy, metals and agricultural markets, tracking how supply signals and safe-haven demand move prices across the commodities complex.
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