Last Updated at 28 Aug 2013, 17:30 GMT
*Chart shows local time
| price | change | % |
|---|---|---|
| 115.69 |
+1.33
|
+1.16
|
The possibility of
military action against Syria has continued to shake up global markets.
The price of oil,
which has soared this week, steadied throughout Wednesday afternoon.
Europe's share
markets have fallen, yet US markets opened flat, with the dollar gaining
alongside other haven currencies.
The price of gold
also climbed, as risk-averse investors looked for traditionally safe
investments.
Shares in airlines
dropped on the looming threat of higher fuel costs. Earlier on Wednesday Brent
crude oil had hit a six-month high above $117 a barrel, although the price then
fell back.
US crude oil
touched its highest price since May 2011, rising to $110.17 a barrel, before
also coming off its peak.
International
Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways, saw its share price fall 4.49%,
while Easyjet's share price dropped by more than 1.78%.
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