Brent Jumps 7% Above $77 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Ends and Inflation Risks Rebuild

3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 10

$77 Brent crude and $72 WTI have revived inflation worries after U.S.-Iran hostilities resumed, putting next week’s CPI and Fed outlook at the center of market attention.
June CPI is expected at 3.8% year over year, down from 4.2%, while monthly core inflation is seen edging up to 0.22%, a test of whether the oil shock stays temporary or broadens.
Fed expectations could shift quickly because markets were last pricing in a quarter-point rate hike as soon as September, with Chair Kevin Warsh set to begin his first monetary-policy testimony Tuesday.
Earnings season starts the same week with major banks, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, ASML and TSMC reporting, as investors weigh whether profit growth above 20% can keep supporting stocks despite higher energy costs.

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CNBC23h ago

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Ends, Fueling Energy Price Hikes and Inflation Concerns

Reuters23h ago

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over | Reuters

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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal | NPR & Houston Public Media

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Gulf Ceasefire Collapse Triggers Global Oil Shock: Strait of Hormuz Disruption, Soaring Prices, and Food Security Risks in 2026

Overview

The collapse of the interim U.S.-Iran peace agreement on July 8, 2026, immediately triggered dramatic global market turmoil. This agreement had previously allowed vital oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, but its failure led to renewed oil price shocks and cast doubt on whether energy supplies would return to normal. The resulting price surge complicated the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, as officials had kept interest rates steady, expecting inflation to ease. Now, with energy-driven inflation rising again, the timeline for rate cuts is pushed further out, impacting tech sector valuations and global economic stability.

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