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Oil Surges Past $100 as Middle East Escalation Sparks Global Rate Hike Fears

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  • Escalating Middle East conflicts and shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent and WTI crude past $100 per barrel.
  • Analysts warn prices could reach $120, reigniting global inflation pressures and forcing expectations of widespread central bank interest rate hikes.
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