spike

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The war in Iran and the subsequent spike in oil prices have Wall Street on edge.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

As investors continue to monitor a fragile cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran as the two countries negotiate a peace plan, inflation worries linger due to the spike in oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Oil prices will spike if the blockade is enforced at any length.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It has been used in collaborations with other companies to spike mashed potatoes, protein powder, pickles and ramen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Westward he looked and saw the broad pastures of Rohan; and Orthanc, the pinnacle of Isengard, like a black spike.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien