WS #15542
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Escalating attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude above $105 and WTI above $93, marking a significant supply shock. This geopolitical escalation is driving a broad market selloff as investors price in higher inflation and energy costs, creating a clear divergence between energy beneficiaries and consumer/transportation victims.
Middle East Oil Shock
Escalating attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude above $105 and WTI above $93, marking a significant supply shock. This geopolitical escalation is driving a broad market selloff as investors price in higher inflation and energy costs, creating a clear divergence between energy beneficiaries and consumer/transportation victims.