Markets

Investors turn eyes on oil, Iran after shock Hamas attack

The rapid escalation of hostilities between Hamas and Israel has triggered a significant rise in crude oil prices. Whether broad market volatility will follow depends on Iran.  

The most immediate impact on the market by the unexpected flare-up of violence in Israel, which began Saturday on the seventh and last day of Jewish Sukkot celebrations, was observed in oil markets.

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