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How $100 Oil and the Middle East Conflict May Affect Your Portfolio

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

The ongoing conflict in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices sharply higher. Both Brent crude and WTI have jumped from around $70 per barrel to around $100 in just a few days, […]

How Rising Oil Prices Affect Investors

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

Oil prices play an important role in the global economy, directly influencing the cost of gasoline at the pump and indirectly impacting the prices of all goods and services. The price of oil has also been an important factor influencing […]