Gas company shares saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed US President Donald Trump’s statement that the war with Iran could end soon. This eased concerns about prolonged supply issues. Earlier, tensions had caused a significant drop in stock prices. Supply shortages had begun to emerge in several Indian cities. Following the remarks, crude oil prices plunged sharply.
US 10-year Treasury yield tops 19-month high as oil prices fuel rate-hike bets
US Treasury yields rose significantly, with the 10-year rate exceeding 4.75 percent. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate