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Dollar opens at $3,100 as Brent tops $100 on Middle East supply fears
La RepúblicaLO·CO·2 days ago
Brent crude oil prices jumped above $108 per barrel, marking a 13% increase in one week, driven by escalating fears of a prolonged supply crisis. The sharp rally suggests market participants are pricing in significant supply disruptions, though the specific trigger remains unspecified. This development signals heightened energy market volatility and potential inflationary pressures.