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Oil Breaks $100 Again: What It Means for Your Money

Oil is back above $100, but the bigger story may be what happens next to gasoline, inflation, interest rates, and household budgets. With the Federal Reserve meeting October 28, energy prices could become an increasingly important part of the market setup.

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Oil Tops $100 as OPEC+ Holds Targets — Shipping Risk

Oil is above $100, but unchanged OPEC+ production targets may not be the number that matters most. With major producers already below pre-war output, the next test is whether physical supply can move and whether Brent holds above $100 when trading reopens.

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Inflation Jumped — Why Stocks Rallied Anyway

Inflation accelerated in August and the market pushed Federal Reserve rate-hike odds toward 90% — but the S&P 500 rallied anyway. Investors now turn to Wednesday’s Fed decision to see whether policymakers view the rebound as temporary or a sign that inflation is becoming harder to contain.

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Walmart Falls 9% as High Gas Prices Squeeze Shoppers

Walmart beat earnings and raised guidance, but its 9% plunge exposed a bigger concern: shoppers are pulling back as high gas prices pressure household budgets. With Brent near $94, Treasury yields rising, and a major Iran policy announcement coming Monday, the consumer is becoming one of the market’s most important signals.

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