spike

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The U.S. is in a relatively strong supply position, but it isn’t immune to a summer gasoline price spike since the fuel is traded globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Speculation is rising that a strong reading -- which would compound the war-fuelled spike in inflation -- could put more pressure on the Fed to hike rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Winstanley also highlighted the need to put funding into the road network to reduce congestion and for a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour after a recent spike in problems.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They highlight that the U.S. consumer-price index data for May will be released on June 10, an increasingly pertinent issue for investors amid a spike in energy costs caused by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Littlefinger stroked the neat spike of his beard.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin