Keyword: tds20162020 https://freerepublic.com/tag/tds20162020/ en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:40:38 GMT Focus Forum 15 Brent crude oil tops $116, a six-month high, as tensions swell in the Middle East https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4400368/posts Brent crude oil rose to a six-month high on Friday, as investors increasingly expect the U.S. to resume strikes on Iran in the coming weeks. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. was not negotiating with Iran and something would happen “fairly soon.” His cryptic remarks came as U.S. officials told The New York Times that the U.S. and Israel have plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the midterm elections. CNBC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4400368/posts#comment Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:40:38 GMT