Crude oil prices saw little movement as President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, though Iran described the continued blocking of ships as an act of war. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains stalled, with analysts expecting prices to remain supported and potentially spike if disruptions persist.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of