Global stock markets mixed as oil prices surge on Hormuz impasse
Crude oil prices neared $90 per barrel amid stalled negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, boosting Scandinavian energy equities while pulling Wall Street lower.
Global stock markets diverged on Monday as unresolved negotiations in the Middle East drove crude oil prices sharply higher. Brent crude neared $90 per barrel following a lack of agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The energy price surge provided strong momentum for Scandinavian markets, with the Oslo Børs gaining significantly. Major energy producers, including Equinor, Aker BP, and Vår Energi, posted solid advances alongside shipping and defense equities.
In contrast, U.S. markets opened in the red following record high closes last Friday. Major Wall Street indices retreated as 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose to 4.7 percent and the CBOE Volatility Index ticked upward.
Sources: Dagens Industri, Dagens Næringsliv, E24, Finansavisen, VG
How outlets assessed this
- VG (Verdens Gang) Cautious Emphasized that ongoing delays in Hormuz negotiations pour cold water on market optimism.
- Dagens Næringsliv (DN) Supportive Framed the oil price surge as a positive rally driving gains across the Oslo Børs.
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Earlier coverage
- Aug 12, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCGlobal oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz negotiations stall
- Aug 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTCNorwegian markets rally on crude surge while Wall Street dips
- Aug 12, 2026, 08:30 AM UTCNorway's wealth fund posts record return as crude rally drives market split
- Aug 11, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCRising oil prices push Oslo Børs higher while Wall Street declines
- Aug 11, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCRising oil prices lift Oslo market amid Strait of Hormuz tensions