oil

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Despite conflict, oil prices remain below $100, as traders anticipate a potential flood of crude if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The core rate is still too high, but its decline to 0.2% from 0.4% in April suggests the oil shock isn’t spreading into the broader economy, at least so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He said the operation had secured the passage of more than 100 million barrels of oil through the strait since it began.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If oil prices remain at current levels — obviously a big if — the read on consumer prices for June could be notably tamer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Why do you keep going to these snake oil salesmen? It’s been years and nothing you’ve done has brought your gift back,” Grandma snaps.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold