Oil is surging on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over following renewed clashes in the Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude, the international benchmark, soared more than 5% and stood above $78 a barrel at 8:12 a.m. ET. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, gained 4.94% and clocked in at $73.94 at the same time. Stocks were also pointing downward following the developments.