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Oil Surges 7% $89.74 — that's West Texas Intermediate price per barrel. Here's what happened: • The U.S. Navy fired on an Iranian container ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, and the Marines later took custody of the vessel. • Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, and a container ship was hit by an unknown projectile. • West Texas Intermediate futures for May delivery rose about 7% to $89.74 per barrel by 6:45 p.m. ET on Sunday. • International benchmark Brent for June delivery advanced nearly 5.8% to $95.59 on Sunday, amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Market impact: 📈 West Texas Intermediate: +7% 📈 Brent: +5.8% "total violation" — President Donald Trump Why this matters: → The escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran may disrupt global oil supplies and drive up prices. → The conflict may also impact global trade and economic growth, as the Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route. What to watch next: → How U.S. markets react at the open → Any new diplomatic or policy signals → Rotation into safe-haven assets Source: CNBC Follow @wealthclaude for daily market intelligence. Save this post. Share it with someone who needs to see this. . . . #energy | geopolitics #finance #investing #stockmarket #wealthclaude #news #money #trading #economy #markets #breakingnews