Key developments

  • Oil prices climbed Thursday on worries over a possible escalation in the Middle East conflict as the U.S. reportedly plans to resume strikes against Iran.
  • Brent crude futures rose 1.71% to $110.67 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1.42% to $98.53.
  • The U.S. has ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, and Tommy Pigott said the order applies only to Saudi Arabia.