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macroJul 9, 2026, 9:40 AM

Oil Retreats, Chip Stocks Rally as Middle East Tensions Normalize

Brent crude falls over 0.5% on Thursday after a sharp rise on Wednesday, while European stock markets mostly climb with chip stocks leading gains, as traders price in normalized geopolitical risk from the latest Middle East flare-up.

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Oil prices are pulling back on Thursday after Wednesday's sharp surge driven by a fresh escalation in Middle East tensions. Brent crude is trading more than 0.5% lower, signaling a market normalization after the initial risk premium was priced in.

European equity markets are mostly in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 among the gainers. A rally in chip stocks is supporting the broader market, as investors rotate out of energy names and back into technology sectors.

Traders appear to be adjusting positions to reflect a more stable geopolitical outlook, despite the underlying conflict remaining unresolved. The move suggests market participants view the latest flare-up as a temporary spike rather than a structural shift.

Source: FXStreet Forex News