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Oil Surges 8.5% to $104: How It Hits Your Wallet

WTI rose 8.54% to $104.82 and Brent 7.27% to $102.51 after Iran talks broke down. Direct hit to gas and inflation.

Apr 13, 2026 6 min read

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Trending Investments

Bitcoin Breaks $73,000: Should You Buy After the CPI Drop?

Bitcoin jumped to $73,000 after US inflation fell to 3.3%. We break down if it is time to enter or wait for a dip.

Apr 13, 2026 6 min read

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Fed Rate Decision March 18: What to Expect

The Federal Reserve's FOMC meets March 17-18, 2026. With persistent inflation and oil near $96/barrel due to the Iran conflict, the Fed is widely expected to hold rates at 3.50%-3.75%. The updated dot plot on Wednesday the 18th will be the real market mover — here is what it means for your money.

Mar 16, 2026 6 min read

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Oil Surges Past $100 Per Barrel: Gas Prices Jump 47 Cents in One Week

WTI crude hit $107/barrel with a 50% monthly gain due to the Iran conflict. Gas prices jumped 47 cents in one week and could hit $4 per gallon within a month.

Mar 09, 2026 8 min read

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Investments

Fed divided: oil shock may halt rate cuts in 2026 as stagflation fears grow

Several Federal Reserve governors expressed caution over oil-driven inflation. Markets now price in just 1 rate cut in 2026 vs. 3 expected a month ago. Stagflation fears mount with productivity and unit labor costs both at +2.8%.

Mar 07, 2026 1 min read

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Oil surges to $93 on Iran war: gas prices rising fast

Brent crude surges 28% in one week to $92.93 on the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure. Gas up 27 cents. Could reach $150. What to do with your money.

Mar 06, 2026 6 min read

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Oil surges 14% on Hormuz crisis: how it affects your wallet

Brent crude is up 36% in 2026, topping $83/barrel as the Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates. Goldman Sachs warns it could hit $100. Here's how it impacts gas prices, food, and inflation.

Mar 05, 2026 6 min read

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Oil surges 9%, gas prices to rise 30 cents as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude surged 9% to $78.70/barrel after US-Israel strikes on Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. US gas prices expected to rise 10-30 cents within days.

Mar 02, 2026 6 min read

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Trending Personal Finance

PPI inflation comes in hot: the Fed will not cut rates and your wallet feels it

The producer price index (PPI) came in hotter than expected, complicating the Fed rate cut timeline. With rates at 3.50-3.75%, mortgages, credit cards, and loans remain expensive.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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