Oil prices rise, markets slump following Trump speech

RTE Thursday 2nd April 2026, 6:49AM 1 min read 3 hours ago

Markets have recoiled as war jitters over Iran deepened, with stocks sliding, oil surging well over $100 per barrel and the dollar firming after US President Donald Trump dashed hopes for clarity on when the Middle East conflict might end.

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