trade

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The price of oil has soared since the Strait of Hormuz - through which 20% of the world's oil trade passes through - was effectively blocked.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Crude oil prices spiked at the week's market opening but pared gains in morning trade.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This “formula,” it was quickly discovered, actually just represented the trade deficit with each country.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The 27-country European Union is the U.S.’s biggest partner for trade and investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I trade pages with Ana, who speed-reads mine.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko