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CNBC Daily Open: Mideast tensions on the boil again as U.S., Iran trade strikes
Key takeaway
US-Iran military strikes near Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher, raising input costs for US SMEs.
- Step 1US-Iran military strikes near Strait of Hormuz disrupt oil tanker transit, causing crude oil prices to rise.
- Step 2Higher crude prices pass through to diesel, gasoline, and petrochemical feedstock costs for US SMEs within weeks.
- Step 3US SMEs in transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture face margin compression, potentially reducing discretionary spending and investment.
Source: CNBC
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