Brent crude rose 2.7% to $116.20 a barrel, its highest level since June 2022, as fears of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and escalating regional tensions raised concerns about supplies. Wall Street stocks opened lower Friday as oil prices rose and Big Tech shares tied to artificial intelligence fell amid concerns about the durability of the AI boom.
WHO:Oil markets; Wall Street investors
WHAT:Brent crude rose 2.7% to $116.20 a barrel, while U.S. stocks opened lower as oil prices climbed and AI-linked Big Tech shares fell.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Fears of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and escalating regional tensions fueled concerns about oil supplies; concerns about the durability of the AI boom weighed on technology stocks.
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