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Trump's Iran war drives oil spike, inflation, UK GDP strain
Independent UK·US · IR · GB·2 days ago
Brent crude jumped to $105/barrel as market signals indicate the Iran war will be prolonged, tightening supply expectations. Borrowing costs also rose, reflecting risk-off sentiment. The escalation raises inflation and growth risks, with the duration of the conflict as the key uncertainty.