rising

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Oil prices rose Wednesday, with Brent crude up 1.8% and Nymex crude rising more than 2%.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The declines also came after data showed the consumer-price index rising 4.2% on an annualized basis in May, a three-year high, reflecting the war-fueled surge in global energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But in the streets outside the historic stadium where soccer legends Pelé in 1970 and Diego Maradona in 1986 delivered iconic plays, other voices are rising as loud as the cheers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’ve seen repeated news stories about the rising price of eggs and other groceries, and the impact it’s having on family budgets,” Bernal said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But the cloud from the mountain was still rising in the distance.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone