Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Rise After Houthis Claim Attacks on Red Sea Tankers
They publishedStock Market Today: Oil Prices Jump After Houthis Claim Attacks on Red Sea Tankers
22 Jul, 22:26ZYemen’s Houthis say they attacked two Saudi oil tankers
First reportAl Jazeera · 22 Jul, 22:26Z
Latest reportThe Wall Street Journal · 23 Jul, 08:10Z
Span10 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Oil prices rose after Houthis claimed attacks on Red Sea tankers.
Why
Brent crude rose above $98, and bond yields hovered near 2026 highs.
Watch
Watch how markets continue responding to further Red Sea shipping disruption claims affecting energy prices.
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Summary
- Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said ENCELA and LAYLIA violated the blockade decision.
- Saree added the attack used ballistic and cruise missiles, plus drones.
- UKMTO reported a tanker strike causing fire onboard; Saudi Arabia has not commented.
- Houthis imposed a maritime blockade on July 20, threatening Red Sea routes used for global oil.