Oil prices spike after US, UK airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen
Crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F) prices are jumping higher Friday after the US and UK military coordinated airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Thursday. These events further complicate escalating conflicts in the Red Sea where Houthi forces are targeting freight shipping vessels. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporters Ines Ferré and Jared Blikre detail the broader implications on global trade routes and the energy sector, while also commenting on energy M&A activity stemming from Chesapeake Energy Corporation's (CHK) acquisition of Southwestern Energy Company (SWN). For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.