# Oil rises on Iran attack attempt; chip stocks fall as AI sell-off deepens

Oil prices jumped after Iran attempted a surprise attack, escalating geopolitical tensions and raising supply concerns. Meanwhile, chip stocks slumped further as the sell-off in artificial intelligence shares continued. These moves matter because they reflect market reactions to heightened geopolitical risk and ongoing sector rotation, impacting global energy and technology markets.

**Importance:** 4/5

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### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/29/oil-jumps-iran-surprise-attack-chip-stocks-slump-ai-sell-off-economy-latest-news) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:43:31 GMT