Brent crude oil

commodity

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Timeline

  1. $100 Threshold Breached

    Brent crude officially touches and briefly exceeds $100 per barrel.

  2. Market Reaction

    Brent crude begins a rapid ascent as traders price in a geopolitical risk premium.

  3. Reports of Attacks

    Initial reports emerge of Iranian forces targeting commercial vessels in the Gulf.

  4. Market Stabilization

    Prices settle slightly below $100 as the international community calls for restraint.

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