US economy at risk as Iran war pushes oil toward $100 per barrel

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Source: Financial Times
US economy at risk as Iran war pushes oil toward $100 per barrel
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A former Trump pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, EJ Antoni, warned that the US economy cannot withstand $100-a-barrel oil, saying inflation is worse than expected and energy-price increases will lift prices across the economy as the Iran conflict unfolds and markets brace for the Fed's rate decision.

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