
Oil tops $100 as tariffs and tensions roil global markets
Brent crude closes above $100 for the first time since May amid Red Sea–related tensions after Yemen strikes, fueling inflation fears and lifting the 10-year yield; President Trump vows to hold Iran responsible for further attacks as new 10%–12.5% tariffs on about 60 partners take effect. ECB holds rates with a September hike priced in, and Japan’s core inflation ticks up, underscoring persistent inflation risks. Amidst macro jitters, AI-spending news hits tech stocks like Alphabet and Tesla, while other corporate headlines include Oracle winning a Pentagon contract and a Google EU penalty.





