THE VERIFIED BREAKDOWN

  • Oil fell Thursday as traders assessed potential supply disruptions following attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • A Singapore-registered ship was sunk in the critical Strait of Hormuz, and Iran said it was "counting the moments" until it can strike U.S. warships.
  • Brent crude for December delivery dropped 1.66% to $104.31 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures for November fell 1.09% to $94.05 per barrel.