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Inflation hits 3-year high on war-driven oil shocks — ride the energy rally

Inflation just hit a three-year high because the Iran war is making energy prices spike, and things could get worse since the fighting is disrupting major global oil shipping routes.

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The new CPI report shows inflation has risen to 4.2%, largely driven by surging energy prices caused by the ongoing Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. While the overall inflation number is hot, the fact that 'core' inflation (which excludes food and energy) actually softened means the main driver is purely oil costs. Since the geopolitical conflict is escalating, energy prices aren't coming down anytime soon. This makes oil companies a strong bet, as they directly profit from higher oil prices while the rest of the market struggles.

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