Dow Opens Lower, Brent Crude Rises Above $100 -- WSJ

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By Chelsey Dulaney

Oil climbed back above $100 a barrel as the challenges of diffusing the conflict in the Middle East set in for global investors.

President Trump's decision early Monday to postpone new strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days unleashed a steep selloff in oil and rally in stocks. But Tehran's denial of direct talks with the U.S. and fresh attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbors have tempered hopes for a quick resolution.

U.S. stocks were sharply lower Tuesday morning, and government bond yields resumed their rise. The dollar climbed.

Investors will be watching for details on a potential in-person meeting later this week between U.S. and Iranian officials. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are inching closer toward joining the fight against Iran, and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain paralyzed.

Write to Chelsey Dulaney at chelsey.dulaney@wsj.com

 

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