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news El Financiero 2026-04-07

OPEC Oil Rises as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Ormuz Strait

Oil prices jumped after Donald Trump threatened destruction against Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mexican peso movements are muted as markets await the expiration of Trump's deadline.


Los precios del petróleo repuntaron este 7 de abril después de que el presidente Donald Trump subrayó su amenaza de destrucción a Irán si no reabre el Estrecho de Ormuz. <p>El <b>peso mexicano </b>presenta movimientos marginados ante el dólar este martes 7 de abril ante la cautela en el mercado a horas de que se venza el <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/06/guerra-de-donald-trump-contra-iran-cuando-vence-el-ultimatum-para-reabrir-el-estrecho-de-ormuz/" rel="noreferrer" targe...

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