Oil Prices Jump over 7% as Iran Ceasefire Declared ‘Over’

Oil prices surged over 7% to a two-week high on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially over and dismissed the recently signed memorandum of understanding as a "waste of time." Brent crude for September delivery spiked 7.6% to trade at $79.76 per barrel at 10:40 am ET, while WTI crude for August delivery gained 7.2% to change hands at $75.4/bbl. Iran attacked three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting retaliatory attacks by the United States.…