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Oil nears $100 after reports of attacks on Saudi Arabia

Brent crude rose as reports of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia prompted traders to reassess oil supply risk.

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Oil prices climbed toward $100 after reports circulated of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to WSJ Markets.

The move supported a higher crude backdrop while stock futures took a softer tone.

WTI and Brent were reacting to the perceived impact on Middle East supply risk, a key driver for energy-linked moves in broader markets.

Latest closeWTI crude $90.46 ▲1.2%|Brent $98.07 ▼4.4%

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