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Houthi Strikes on Saudi Oil Facilities Escalate Middle East Conflict

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take

This is not just another skirmish—Houthis hitting Saudi oil infrastructure directly threatens global energy supplies and could trigger a broader regional war.

💡 Why it matters

Disruption to Saudi oil production could spike crude prices, raising fuel costs for Canadians and straining the economy.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked four Saudi Arabian cities with drones and missiles, wounding over 70 people and igniting oil installations. Saudi Arabia vowed retaliation, while global oil prices rose and TSX futures slipped on weaker gold prices.

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📡 Where we spotted it (2)

TSX futures slip on weaker gold prices; oil rises on Middle East tensions

Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war

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