# Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions weigh on Asian stocks

https://mins.news/en/item/50668

- Reuters, 2026-09-09 02:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-global-markets-2026-09-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa0c96251db2900015ec4d8

> Brent crude rose toward $100 a barrel on Wednesday as intensifying attacks in the Middle East dampened sentiment in Asian stock markets. The escalation fueled inflation concerns ahead of closely watched U.S. consumer price data.

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