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Middle East clashes push oil higher — load up on energy stocks as inflation hedge

Escalating military clashes between the U.S. and Iran are pushing oil prices higher for a third straight day, while a new Federal Reserve report confirms that these tensions are causing broader inflation to rise.

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With peace talks completely stalled and new attacks occurring, the immediate threat to oil shipments in the Middle East is keeping a premium on energy prices. Because the government's latest report specifically blames this conflict for rising inflation, investors will likely keep bidding up oil and energy company stocks as a hedge. The steady employment numbers also suggest the economy can handle these higher gas prices for now, giving oil companies a strong tailwind.

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