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Louis-Vincent Gave: Oil prices are high but not yet a crisis for equity markets, geopolitical tensions could push prices to $200, and countries must stockpile resources for economic independence | Macro Voices

Louis-Vincent Gave: Oil prices are high but not yet a crisis for equity markets, geopolitical tensions could push prices to $200, and countries must stockpile resources for economic independence | Macro Voices

Key takeaways Current oil prices, while high, are not yet at a crisis level for the equity markets. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is uncertain and could significantly impact oil prices. Iran has strong financial incentives to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. The futures oil market may be overly optimistic about a […]

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US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago

US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil prices due to the war with Iran heighten inflation worries. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.37% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s still down from one year ago,

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Oil rises as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks

Oil rises as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks

Oil/Chemical Tanker “Bald Man” at the Port of Fujairah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. Amr Alfiky | Reuters Oil prices rose Thursday in volatile trading as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid

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Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

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