Global stocks slid and oil prices rose on Tuesday as fighting between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, sowing fears of a broader regional conflict, while investors took in stride the Bank of Japan's decision to slow the pace of its bond tapering.

Oil prices and equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors weighed Donald Trump called for Tehran residents to evacuate and hopes that the conflict between

Oil prices rose today, June 17, as supply uncertainty deepened amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude was trading up 0.7% a