# Global stocks slide as Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel

https://mins.news/en/item/51314

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-09 12:26 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/global-stocks-slide-as-brent-crude-surpasses-100-a-barrel?traffic_source=rss

> Global equities came under pressure after Brent crude rose to $100.19 a barrel as intensifying Middle East fighting heightened fears of energy-driven inflation. Investors are watching whether higher prices will prompt central banks to tighten policy, while US-Iran attacks are also straining bond markets and borrowing costs.

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