Oil Jumps And Stocks Fall After U.S. Kills Qassem Soleimani

A US airstrike killed Qasem Soleimani, leading to a 3% rise in oil prices and a drop in major stock indices. Airline stocks also fell due to the threat of higher oil prices. The AACC does not expect a prolonged impact on consumer prices. Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, with past incidents including protests in Baghdad and an attack on a Saudi oil facility. President Trump praised the strike, but experts warn of potential severe Iranian retaliation, possibly targeting energy infrastructure.

What was the immediate effect on oil prices following the US airstrike on Qasem Soleimani?

• Oil prices increased by over 3%

• Oil prices increased by 10%

• Oil prices remained stable

• Oil prices decreased by 3%

Which stock indices experienced a drop following the airstrike?

• Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ

• NASDAQ and Nikkei 225

• S&P 500 and FTSE 100

• Dow Jones and NASDAQ

What was the AACC's stance on the impact of the oil price increase?

• They do not expect a prolonged impact

• They expect a prolonged impact

• They expect prices to decrease

• They are not monitoring the situation

What past event is mentioned as having increased tensions between the US and Iran?

• Protests at the American Embassy in Baghdad

• A naval confrontation in the Persian Gulf

• A cyber attack on US infrastructure

• A missile strike on US soil

What concern did energy experts express following Soleimani's death?

• A decrease in global oil supply

• A potential counterattack on energy infrastructure

• A diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran

• A rise in renewable energy investments