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Oil prices jump after Trump claims Iranian vessel seizure

Trump's statement triggered immediate market reaction despite lack of confirmation

Oil prices rose on April 20, 2026, after former US President Donald Trump claimed on social media that an Iranian vessel had been seized in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s statement triggered immediate market reaction despite lack of confirmation Brent crude futures increased by 2.3% to $87.40 per barrel within minutes of the post, while … Weiterlesen …

Bitcoin dips and oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices rose as Middle East supply fears returned

Bitcoin fell 0.1% to $74,091 on Wednesday as optimism regarding potential peace talks between the US and Iran diminished. The decline follows a Tuesday peak of $76,073, a 10-week high, as investors now demand concrete evidence of diplomatic progress after weekend negotiations ended without an agreement. Oil prices rose as Middle East supply fears returned … Weiterlesen …