Due to security risk, U.S. may partially evacuate Iraq embassy, Reuters says

U.S. authorities are planning a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq and also allow families of military personnel in the Middle East to leave locations, Reuters reports, citing U.S. and Iraqi sources, who did not specify which security risks had prompted the decision. The report also notes that the White House has confirmed that President Trump was aware of the move. Following the report, July WTI Crude Oil prices have extended its gains above $68 per barrel – the highest level in over two months. Publicly traded companies in the Energy space include BP (BP), Chevron (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Shell (SHEL) and TotalEnergies (TTE).