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U.S. hits Iran for ninth consecutive night as American casualties mount - CNBC
Key takeaway
US military strikes on Iran for ninth consecutive night escalate Middle East conflict.
- Step 1US military strikes on Iran escalate conflict, threatening Strait of Hormuz oil transit.
- Step 2Brent crude oil surges above $90/barrel as supply risk premium is repriced.
- Step 3Higher oil prices increase US gasoline and diesel costs, raising input costs for US SMEs in transport and logistics.
- Step 4Sustained oil price elevation feeds into US inflation, reinforcing Fed higher-for-longer rate stance and tightening SME financing conditions.
Source: Google News CNBC
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