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Global Market Today: Asian shares trade mixed; Brent climbs past $85
Key takeaway
Brent crude climbs past $85 as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising supply disruption risk.
- Step 1US-Iran tensions escalate, raising geopolitical risk premium in oil markets.
- Step 2Brent crude rises past $85, increasing fuel and energy costs for US SMEs.
- Step 3Higher input costs squeeze SME margins, potentially leading to price hikes or reduced hiring.
Source: IN:Economic Times
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