Energiepreiskrise: Preis für Brent-Rohöl steigt auf 108 Dollar
Angriffe im Persischen Golf treiben die Ölpreise hoch. Die Börsen zittern und die Anleger blicken nun erst einmal auf die US-Inflationsdaten.
New York - Brent crude oil prices hit a record high of 108 US dollars per barrel on Thursday, the highest since May. The price surpassed 100 dollars the previous day. The conflict between the United States and Iran over the crucial Hormuz Strait oil transport route is the cause of the volatility. This has put pressure on US stock markets, which were already weak this week.
Investors are concerned about rising inflation and higher interest rates. The sell-off affected even the usually strong technology stocks, with the Nasdaq 100 falling 1.08% to 29,103.51 points. The Dow Jones Industrial fell 0.6% to 52,064.10, marking its fourth weak trading day in a row. The broad S&P 500 also declined 0.58% to 7,591.70 points.
After the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates as expected, investors are now focusing on the Federal Reserve's decision the following week. However, US inflation data is expected to be released on Friday.
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