Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel as hope fades of end to Iran war
Original Report
Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Glass House Analysis
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The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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