CNBC Daily Open: Three’s a crowd: U.S. carrier buildup in Middle East sends oil spiking

U.S. Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support U.S. military operations in the war with Iran Aug. 20, 2026.U.S. Navy | Via ReutersHello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.Washington has reportedly deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, raising prospects that an escalation of tensions in the region could be on the cards. That sent oil surging again as markets factor in continued conflict and disruption to energy supplies. What you need to know todayWashington has reportedly deployed the USS Theodore Roosevelt to the Middle East, making it the third aircraft carrier to head to the area.The carrier will join the USS George H.W. Bush and the USS George Washington, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Journal also added that Marine Corps ships and up to 10,000 additional troops are also being deployed to the region and are expected in November. That has stoked concerns the Iran conflict could flare up again, sending crude oil prices up sharply Thursday. Brent crude rose 4.4% to close at $102.31 per barrel, while U.S. West Tex...