We provide the latest news from the world of economics and finance
Oil prices spiked anew on Thursday after Iran ramped up its strikes on infrastructure in the Gulf, with the International Energy Agency saying the conflict has been a historical disruptor of supply.
West Texas Intermediate crude futures CL.1 CLJ26 climbed 6% to $92.41 a barrel, while Brent crude BRN00 BRNK26 advanced by 6% to $97.91. Brent oil touched a high of $101.25 late Wednesday during Asian trading before retreating to just below the $100 threshold.