Oil keeps climbing as Iran clashes threaten shipping — ride the energy rally
Fighting between the US and Iran is flaring up again, making it harder to secure a peace deal. Because the conflict is near major oil shipping routes, the uncertainty is pushing oil prices higher.
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Rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz directly threaten global oil shipping, which restricts supply and drives up energy prices. Oil has already been climbing for three straight sessions, and history shows that sudden Middle East flareups can trigger sharp multi-week rallies in oil and energy companies. Since energy stocks often follow the price of crude, companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron stand to benefit as oil prices rise. Furthermore, higher energy costs feed into broader inflation, which typically boosts commodities like gold as a hedge.