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Global Market Today: Asian shares hesitant as oil climbs, earnings loom
Key takeaway
Oil climbs on Gulf conflict escalation, reviving inflation fears and Fed rate hike expectations.
- Step 1Gulf conflict escalation pushes oil prices higher, reviving inflation fears.
- Step 2Higher oil and inflation expectations cause the Fed to signal higher-for-longer rates.
- Step 3US SMEs face increased input costs (fuel, transport) and higher financing costs, compressing margins.
Source: Economic Times Markets
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