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If you need any further evidence of the wisdom of holding some energy stocks in your 401(k) and other retirement accounts, look at Berkshire Hathaway.
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A bulletproof U.S. economy has shot past a series of shocks since the 2020 pandemic and grown for five straight years, but soaring oil prices tied to the Iran war have emerged as a potential trigger for recession.
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War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off "the gas-price roller coaster."
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Oil prices settled higher Friday, with global benchmark Brent crude posting a fifth straight weekly gain, after the Pentagon said it is sending more troops and warships to the Middle East.
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The pressure on Trump to deescalate in the Middle East is building. Markets need to be convinced oil is back below $100 forgood before they can rally concertedly.
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