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Articles tagged with #economy

Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 20263 min read
How Crude Oil Prices Are Set—and Why They Spike
An explainer on how global crude oil benchmarks like Brent and WTI determine the price of oil, and what factors—from OPEC decisions to geopolitical crises—cause sudden price spikes. Three Benchmarks, One Global Market When news headlines announce tha...
3 min read
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 20264 min read
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why It Matters
A 21-mile-wide chokepoint between Iran and Oman moves roughly one-fifth of the world's daily oil supply. Here is how the waterway works, why it is so hard to replace, and what would happen if it closed. The World's Most Critical Oil Chokepoint At its...
4 min read

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