Oil Surges to Five-Month High as Hormuz Attacks Spark Supply Worries
💡 Why it matters
Higher oil prices could reignite inflation and force central banks to keep rates higher, pressuring growth stocks and consumer budgets globally.
Brent crude rose 3% to $112 a barrel, its highest since May 18, after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia raised supply concerns. Global shares fell, led by tech and AI stocks, as investors weighed Middle East escalation.
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apnews.com
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The Guardian
Oil prices jump to five-month high as attacks threaten global supply
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investopedia.com
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springfieldnewssun.com
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