Oil prices soar over Iran war as stocks fall on AI bubble concerns
The National · 8 Jun 2026

Oil prices soar over Iran war as stocks fall on AI bubble concerns

Oil prices rose on Monday morning after Iran and Israel traded attacks, leading to concerns about an extended war hitting supply, while stocks fell globally on geopolitical tensions and fears of an artificial intelligence bubble. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, was trading 4.


AI Translated Summary:
Oil prices surged due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, raising fears of supply disruptions. Meanwhile, global stock markets declined amid concerns over a potential bubble in artificial intelligence investments.


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