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Trump Warns: $200 Oil Ahead If Iran Attacks Continue + Iran War Shakes Global Economy—Energy Shock Hits Asia, Stagflation Fears Rise + Trump & Putin's Iran War Call: Proposals to End Conflict Quickly

Economic hazard: Trump's Iran war roils global markets

President Trump’s military campaign in Iran has pushed oil above $100 a barrel disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global markets The surge in fuel and food costs threatens inflation growth and risks major economic pain for consumers

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>$100 per barrel - Brent crude tops $100 amid Iran war

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"Muslims don't belong in American society" — Rep Andy Ogles


SPX 6,796 ↑ 0.83% Dow 47,741 ↑ 0.50% Nasdaq 22,696 ↑ 1.38% Gold 5,151 ↑ 0.92% BTC 68,636 ↑ 4.03%


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Australia to provide military support in Iran conflict

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Watch live Trump press conference as Iran war roils markets

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