VOICED : El petroleo se dispara tras la muerte de un general irani en Irak

Oil prices surged after the US killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in Iraq, raising fears of conflict. The Pentagon confirmed the attack was ordered after pro-Iranian protests at the US embassy in Baghdad. Economists warn of potential Iranian retaliation affecting oil flow, though a full-scale war is unlikely. Stock markets reacted with losses, and investors turned to safer assets like yen and gold. The situation echoes past events, such as the September attacks on Saudi oil facilities, further escalating US-Iran tensions.

What event caused a significant increase in oil prices on a Friday?

• A major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

• A new trade agreement between the U.S. and China

• The death of an Iranian general in Iraq

• A natural disaster in the Middle East

What is a potential consequence of Iran targeting U.S. ships in the region?

• Increased tourism in the Middle East

• Strengthening of the U.S. dollar

• Disruption of oil flows and rising prices

• A decrease in global oil demand

How did Wall Street react to the geopolitical tensions discussed?

• It remained stable with no major changes

• It started the day with a loss of points

• It experienced a significant rise in stock prices

• It saw a surge in technology stocks

What historical event in September also caused oil prices to spike?

• A new oil discovery in Alaska

• A major earthquake in Japan

• Attacks on Saudi oil facilities

• A hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico

What does the death of Soleimani signify in terms of U.S.-Iran relations?

• A resolution to ongoing conflicts

• A move towards peaceful negotiations

• A step back from military engagement

• An escalation in tensions