flare-up
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Stocks fell and bond yields held at multi-decade highs as investors ramp up rate hike bets amid a fresh flare-up in Middle East tensions that has sparked another surge in oil prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as concerns over another military flare-up in the Middle East receded.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Even so, the latest flare-up between the U.S. and Canada adds to the risks for both economies, especially if it should spiral out of control.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Swiss inflation fell in July despite a rebound in global energy prices following a flare-up of conflict in the Middle East, which has driven up inflation in other parts of Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Ernest’s colitis recurred in 1956, a flare-up he attributed largely to stress over the unresolved fate of Chromatic.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
