Financial markets have again reflected uncertainty this Friday, while warnings of a possible disruption of energy exports from Persian Gulf countries have increased tension among investors.
After a slightly higher start, influenced by some news from the US that had slowed down commodity prices, markets quickly turned cautious. Fears of an energy supply disruption from the Persian Gulf region led to negative closings on European stock exchanges.
In this climate of uncertainty, the price of oil rose to $90 per barrel.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) tried to calm markets by stating that global supplies are sufficient.
Meanwhile, the situation became further tense after shipping giant Maersk announced the suspension of all shipments from the Persian Gulf to the Middle East and Europe.
