oil

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What matters now is whether oil comes down and stays there, taking the pressure off inflation and lessening the need for interest-rate hikes, said Privorotsky.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He also addressed the impact of global energy disruptions, noting that India's position as a major oil importer presents unique challenges.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Federal Reserve will release minutes from its March meeting Wednesday, as investors assess a surge in oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions that are complicating the outlook for inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The last South Korea-bound oil tanker to sail through the Strait of Hormuz dropped off its cargoes late last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The tsunami coming ashore mixed with soil, sewage, oil, and rubble to form a fast-moving black sludge.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland