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Oil prices are climbing on concerns about an escalating Iran war

Stock markets recorded losses on Thursday as fresh inflation fears came into focus following a jump in oil prices. This comes amid reports that US President Donald Trump was considering further…

  • Oil prices jumped 2% Thursday amid Iran-US conflict concerns
  • Brent crude reached $102.68 per barrel, WTI $90.20
  • Inflation fears and high yields weighed on stocks and euro

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