Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase

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Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase

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Oil prices surged to $105 per barrel amid escalating attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East, raising expectations of a US interest rate increase. The spike reflects growing geopolitical tensions impacting energy markets.

Prices spiked as attacks on oil tankers escalated in the Middle East.

World Security Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy Shipping oil prices Middle East oil tanker attacks interest rates geopolitical tensions energy markets

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