Oil jumps after fresh Persian Gulf tanker attack; Dow slips
Oil prices rose after a fresh tanker attack in the Persian Gulf, lifting Brent crude about 4% toward its highest close since mid-September, while stocks including the Dow fell.
Oil prices are rising after a fresh tanker attack in the Persian Gulf, while stocks are under pressure. Benchmark Brent crude prices are up around 4% and are heading for their highest close since mid-September. S. had recently succeeded in restoring crude shipments through the Strait…