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Oil Prices Rise ~3% on Houthi Strikes, Yemen Tensions, and Iran Supply Risks
WTI crude rose ~3% and Brent ~1%+ on October 28, settling around $102–115 range. Drivers included Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi refinery, Yemen fighting, and Iran risks. U.S. inventories unexpectedly fell, hitting multi-month highs.
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Geopolitical risks directly impacting energy markets and inflation expectations. Classic supply-disruption driver for commodities with potential spillover to equities, currencies, and central-bank inflation assessments. Interconnects with broader macro picture of rate decisions and growth concerns, influencing trader positioning across asset classes.
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