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Iran War US Midterm Elections Oil Prices Inflation Fears

Oil prices are climbing on concerns about an escalating Iran war

Oct 8, 2026, 1:35 AM CDT

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Stock markets recorded losses on Thursday as fresh inflation fears came into focus following a jump in oil prices. This comes amid reports that US President Donald Trump was considering further strikes on Iran ahead of next month's US midterm elections.

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