Oil prices jumped more than one percent towards $100 on Sept. 9 and stocks struggled in Asian markets as a fresh flare-up in the Middle East crisis stoked supply concerns, putting upward pressure on inflation ahead of key U.S. data at the end of the week.

Oil prices soared on Tuesday due to escalating fears surrounding conflicts in the Middle East. Iran's threats of retaliation have raised alarms over potential disruptions in crude…

(Bloomberg) -- A renewed rally in oil prices sent stocks lower, stoking concerns about higher interest rates just days ahead of key inflation data.

European markets declined as investors awaited crucial US inflation stats, while escalating Middle East tensions propelled oil prices upwards, reigniting global inflation fears.…

US stocks slipped as Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions and disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising fuel costs are…