Oil Hits Wartime High on Report US Eyeing Iran Military Options | Daybreak Europe 04/30/2026
Speakers
Joumanna Bercetche
— Anchor, Bloomberg
Ven Ram
— Markets Live Reporter/Strategist, Bloomberg
Lizzy Burden
— Crypto Reporter, Bloomberg News
Summary
Oil spiked to wartime highs above $126 after reports the US may strike Iran, driving inflation fears and a stagflation narrative. Big tech earnings showed divergence: Alphabet and Amazon benefited from AI while Meta lagged. The Fed held rates in a historic split vote, with Powell staying as governor. European bank earnings mixed, with ING and Erste beating estimates.
- Brent crude hit $126 on US-Iran military escalation report.
- Alphabet and Amazon delivered strong AI-driven earnings; Meta disappointed.
- Fed held rates but four dissented, signaling internal division on policy.
- Powell said he will remain as Fed governor after his chair term ends.
- European bank earnings: ING reported a beat and announced a €1B buyback.
- France GDP stalled at 0%, adding to growth concerns in Europe.
- BOE and ECB expected to hold rates amid oil-driven inflation uncertainty.
- Apple earnings awaited as next major tech catalyst.
Trade Ideas
Oil to rise on Iran escalation.
Brent crude will continue to rise because the US is escalating military options against Iran and has no plans to lift the naval blockade, signaling further conflict and supply disruption.
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