strikeJul 20, 2026

Rand sinks, oil tops $90 as Gulf conflict worsens

Summary

- For more financial news, go to News24 Business. The escalating conflict in the Gulf lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith in the artificial intelligence trade.

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- For more financial news, go to News24 Business. The escalating conflict in the Gulf lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith in the artificial intelligence trade. Brent crude climbed above $90 a…

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