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chartistkaohz
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09-Mar-2026 10:57
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From the latest data and news, we can estimate how much oil has risen since the Iran war began and what it means for the global economy.
1. Oil price before the Iran war vs now Before the war (late Feb 2026): Brent crude ≈ $70?$72 per barrel � Databoks +1 WTI crude ≈ $65?$67 per barrel Early days after the war (March 1?4): Brent ≈ $77?$81 � Databoks +1 Now (according to the screenshot / current market): WTI ≈ $115 Brent ≈ $116 Total increase since war started Oil Benchmark Before War Now Increase Brent ~$71 ~$116 +$45 WTI ~$66 ~$115 +$49 ➡ ️ Oil has risen about 60?70% in a few weeks. This is one of the largest war-driven oil spikes since the 2008 financial crisis. 2. Why oil exploded so fast The Iran war affects oil markets because of one key location: Strait of Hormuz ~20% of global oil supply passes through it � AP News +1 Tankers are being blocked or delayed Gulf countries are cutting production Even fear of disruption pushes traders to bid oil higher. 3. Economic shock to the world High oil acts like a global tax on the economy. Energy cost shock When oil rises: Transport cost ↑ Electricity cost ↑ Food cost ↑ Manufacturing cost ↑ Example chain reaction: Copy code Oil ↑ Transport ↑ Food price ↑ Inflation ↑ Interest rates ↑ Economy slows 4. Impact on US and global stock markets News already shows markets reacting strongly. Asian markets dropped sharply Global investors fear recession � AP News Some stock markets fell 4?7% in one day � The Australian Stocks that usually fall Airlines Transport Manufacturing Consumer companies Technology Stocks that rise Oil companies Defense companies Commodity producers 5. Risk of global stagflation If oil stays above $100?120 for months: You get stagflation: High inflation Low economic growth High interest rates This happened before during: 1973 oil crisis 1979 Iran revolution Both triggered global recessions. 6. Social impact (what ordinary people feel) If oil stays high for long: United States gasoline prices surge consumer spending drops political anger rises Europe energy inflation slower economic growth Asia import costs explode weaker currencies Countries like: Japan India South Korea Singapore are very sensitive to oil prices because they import energy. 7. Worst-case scenario if the war expands If the Strait of Hormuz fully closes, analysts estimate: Possible oil price: $150?$200 per barrel Then we may see: global recession stock markets crash central banks trapped by inflation ✅ Summary Item Result Oil before war ~$70 Oil now ~$115 Increase ~60?70% surge Economic effect inflation shock Market effect volatility / stock declines Worst risk global stagflation 💡 If you want, I can also show you something very interesting: Why some investors (including Warren Buffett?style investors) actually make huge money during oil shocks while the rest of the market crashes. The strategy is quite counter-intuitive. |
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