escalation

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Oil futures settled sharply higher as traders went into the holiday weekend seeing greater risk of near-term escalation in the Persian Gulf than easing of tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It marked a significant escalation in the battle for dominance in the weight-loss drug market, where both Lilly and Novo have fought to expand their presence.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Morgan’s Jason Hunter pointed out that investors still have very real reasons to be concerned about further escalation, despite Trump’s latest comments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Foreign affairs minister José Manuel Albares stated the aim of the decision was to "not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

President Harry Truman countered with the next major escalation.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin