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Higher geopolitical risk can lift energy prices paid by U.S. households and businesses. Defense spending debates may also intensify in Congress.

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Watch upcoming OPEC+ statements and weekly U.S. inventory data for price direction.

World investing.com · May 28, 2026 09:44 UTC

Fresh hostilities in the Middle East have lowered expectations for an immediate truce. Markets reacted with moves in currencies, equities, and gold.