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Mar 9, 2026
Crude Hits $120

Oil prices surge past $110 and briefly peak near $120 per barrel during early trading hours.
Mar 9, 2026
Market Sell-Off

Wall Street and global indices open sharply lower as investors price in higher energy costs and geopolitical risk.
Mar 8, 2026
Conflict Escalation

Initial reports of military hostilities in Iran emerge, causing immediate concern in energy markets.

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Iran Conflict Spikes Crude to $120, Triggering Global Market Sell-Off

A sudden escalation of conflict in Iran has propelled crude oil prices toward the $120 per barrel threshold, sparking a broad retreat in global equity markets. Investors are weighing the risks of sustained energy inflation against a backdrop of geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions.

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