Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Rise After Houthis Claim Attacks on Red Sea Tankers

Oil prices rose after Houthis claimed attacks on Red Sea tankers.

SourcesAl Jazeera22:26 UTCThe Wall Street Journal08:10 UTC23 JulSave

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report

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.

Why it matters. Brent crude rose above $98, and bond yields hovered near 2026 highs.

What to watch. Watch how markets continue responding to further Red Sea shipping disruption claims affecting energy prices.

Coverage

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22:26

“Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers”

Key points from Al Jazeera

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.

SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

08:10

“Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Jump After Houthis Claim Attacks on Red Sea Tankers”

SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

22:26

SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers”

Key points from Al Jazeera

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.

08:10

SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal“Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Jump After Houthis Claim Attacks on Red Sea Tankers”

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