(CNA, Hong Kong, 8th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Israel and Iran exchanged fire again earlier today, testing a fragile ceasefire and threatening hopes for a final peace agreement in the Middle East. As a result, the international benchmark Brent Crude extended its gains during Asian trading hours, surging by more than 5%.

According to Agence France-Presse, Brent crude futures for August delivery jumped 5.1% intraday to $97.83 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 4.8% to $94.85 per barrel. (Compiler: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150608

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: 事件