Why an aggressive rate cut could backfire on Trump

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So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad

The US-Israel War in Iran is almost three months in and oil prices have risen, but they’re not catastrophic … yet. Why isn't the price of oil even higher? We learn about how the world is adapting to the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen — ...  Show more

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