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Oil Prices Persistently High

Updated 2026-10-21 16:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Traders are adjusting their expectations, anticipating higher oil prices for longer than initially thought. This could exacerbate inflationary pressures in the global economy.

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Data: FactSet; Chart: Courtenay Brown/AxiosTraders are betting that oil prices will remain elevated for longer than they anticipated just weeks ago, threatening to prolong the inflationary pressures t
2026-10-21 15:55 UTC
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