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Oil Prices Near $100 Put U.S. Inflation and Business Costs in Focus

Oil Prices Near $100 Put U.S. Inflation and Business Costs in Focus

Oil prices remained elevated, even as crude futures declined during the trading session. With U.S. oil trading just above $100 per barrel and the international benchmark above $115, businesses face continued pressure from fuel, freight and production expenses. Whether those costs lead to broader inflation depends on how long oil

Oil Prices Near $100 Put U.S. Inflation and Business Costs in Focus

Oil Prices Near $100 Put U.S. Inflation and Business Costs in Focus

Oil prices remained elevated, even as crude futures declined during the trading session. With U.S. oil trading just above $100 per barrel and the international benchmark above $115, businesses face continued pressure from fuel, freight and production expenses. Whether those costs lead to broader inflation depends on how long oil

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U.S. Critical Minerals Strategy Faces Refining Gaps

U.S. Critical Minerals Strategy Faces Refining Gaps

U.S. efforts to strengthen critical-mineral supply chains have reduced China’s share of rare-earth refining, but China’s broader position in mineral processing remains strong. International Energy