barrel
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That June, as oil prices closed in on $140 a barrel and dragged inflation higher, Warsh approvingly cited market expectations that the Fed’s next move was more likely to be a rate increase.
About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes through it, and global fuel prices have soared in the wake of the war, with crude up 45% to $106 a barrel.
From BBC
Crude oil has surged above $110 per barrel, with analysts warning that prices could climb further and possibly double if the standoff continues or expands.
From Salon
Unlike prior circumstances, such as after “liberation day” when stocks staged a rapid recovery, the market may struggle to bounce back this time, especially if oil stays above $100 a barrel for some time.
From MarketWatch
The standoff has rattled markets and sent fuel prices soaring, with North Sea Brent crude now trading above $105 a barrel, feeding fears about higher inflation and weaker global growth.
From Barron's
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