Consumers were pessimistic before the war. Now what?
The U.S. attack on Iran has triggered a major disruption in global oil markets, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $119 a barrel, sparking fears of prolonged inflation, supply chain breakdowns, and economic fragility reminiscent of the 1970s oil crises. The war’s ripple effects extend be
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