Oil prices jump as US and Iran pause strikes, ASX futures point up

    CommSec’s Gillian Bowen discussed the ongoing impact of tensions in the Middle East on market performance.

    “It’s no surprise that the Middle East conflict will continue to play on the minds of investors … the tit for tat continuing over the weekend,” Ms Bowen told Sky News Australia.

    “The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to stop attacking each other ahead of peace talks resuming. The key point here is the Strait of Hormuz and the supply of oil.

    “Brent Crude reopened in regards to trading at 8am Sydney time, it jumped 1.9 per cent at the open to take Brent Crude back over $72 US a barrel.

    “US futures have resumed after the weekend’s developments this morning, and they are firmer.

    “The ASX200 futures are also pointing to a positive open for us as well, up 0.2 per cent.”

    Presented by CommSec.

    37 Comments

    1. I have heard President Trump as well as prior US Presidents brag that U.S. oil Reserves were stupendous. Yet, at the mere mention of issues, the greedy bastards controlling oil and gas prices take full advantage.

    2. US strategic oil reserves are at the lowest level in 40 years. Market manipulation will be more difficult in the next few months unless Trump gets serious about a peace deal.

      He now understands why no other president was dumb enough to start a war against Iran for Bibi.

    3. Americans shaking fist accusing sky news of lying ?. Its Australian news . We are a day ahead, its Monday, your fuel will jump, dont panic !!!

    4. 1% = JUMPED??
      Press misery loves money.

      How about the GOVERNMENTAL 55c a litre TAX, for which they have contributed NO workers, NO Oil rigs, NO ships???

    5. Coward Trump lost 50 bucks on the market and had a meltdown. Said stop this war because I am a taco and just lost the money for four tacos I could have had for dinner. Money is more important to me than righteousness because I am a cowardly Trump taco.

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