Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
World shares were mixed Monday as the price of Brent Crude oil jumped $2.50 a barrel early in the day as talks on ending the war between the U.S. and Iran remained snagged. Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices sharply higher since the war began. On Monday, Brent futures…
