Oil prices edged up Tuesday amid supply concerns after Iran refuted U.S. claims of talks to end the Gulf conflict. Brent crude rose to $101 and WTI to $89.71. Despite a temporary halt in threatened attacks, the Strait of Hormuz remains a concern, with potential for prices to rebound significantly if disruptions persist.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings
Wall Street closed higher as softer US producer inflation and strong early Q2 earnings boosted sentiment. PayPal surged on a reported buyout offer, while BlackRock