Oil prices spike, global stock markets mixed as Iran war escalates

By Globalnews Digital

Global News - Money · Jul 22, 2026

The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.

Originally published by Global News - Money.

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