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Oil Prices Rise, Stocks Fall Ahead of Trump's Tuesday Night Deadline for Iran
Updated on: April 7, 2026 / 10:24 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Oil prices rose, and stocks fell ahead of President Trump's deadline for Iran.
- Trump threatened airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
- U.S. gasoline prices reached their highest level since 2022 due to surging oil costs.
- The stock market has been volatile due to uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.
- Analysts suggest investors are betting that Trump will avoid a large-scale escalation due to the high costs involved.