Global markets steady but oil slips slightly
Risky assets started 2020 on the back foot as Iran and the US traded threats after a US air strike on Baghdad airport killed a top Iranian commander
07 January 2020 - 12:22
London — World shares steadied and oil pulled back from multi-month highs on Tuesday after dramatic post-new year moves, as investors judged that prospects of an all-out conflict between the US and Iran had eased.
After a strong rally, oil gave back some of its gains amid signs that Iran would be unlikely to strike against the US in a way that would disrupt supplies...
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