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Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran

Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran
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Summary

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both climbed after President Donald Trump said he was launching a “crushing economic operation” against Iran.

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