United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) shares are climbing Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels ignited a new flashpoint in the Middle East conflict, striking two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.

A surge in oil prices has triggered reactions across financial markets, from energy stocks to Treasury yields and foreign exchange, suggesting investors are beginning to position…

United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) shares are climbing Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels ignited a new flashpoint in the Middle East conflict, striking two Saudi tankers in the…