US markets mixed ahead of Fed decision and oil prices jump as Middle East violence flares

Markets on Wall Street were mixed before the opening bell and oil prices jumped more than 4% after Jordan and the U.S. knocked down another Iranian barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East

After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook instructed officials Wednesday to make sure to crack down on market-disturbing acts, such as hoarding, amid persistent concerns about supply strains due to the on-again, off-again conflict in the Middle East. Han made the remark at the start of an emergency economic meeting with related mi

The boss of Barclays has rejected calls for a windfall tax on banks despite posting bumper profits and increased its bonus pool for the biggest risk-takers.