FACTBOX: Iran’s missile attack on Israel spikes oil, gas, shipping market risks

Brent crude prices jumped 5% on Oct. 1 and global energy markets were on tenterhooks after Iran launched a new missile attack on Israel, sparking concerns of a major regional escalation and a direct conflict between Israel and Iran. Waves of missiles were seen over Tel Aviv around 16:40 GMT, after the Israeli military launched a limited ground operation in…Brent crude prices jumped 5% on Oct. 1 and global energy markets were on tenterhooks after Iran launched a new missile attack on Israel, sparking concerns of a major regional escalation and a direct conflict between Israel and Iran. Waves of missiles were seen over Tel Aviv around 16:40 GMT, after the Israeli military launched a limited ground operation in…Read More