Oil Surpasses $4,500 as War Enters Fifth Week
Oil prices surged past $4,500 per ounce as the ongoing conflict entered its fifth week, with Brent crude also climbing to $116 per barrel. The sharp increase has triggered immediate market reaction…
Rachel Tan is a senior business and financial reporter with over a decade covering Singapore's economy, capital markets, and Southeast Asian trade dynamics. Previously based in Hong Kong, she brings a regional perspective to local market stories.
Oil prices surged past $4,500 per ounce as the ongoing conflict entered its fifth week, with Brent crude also climbing to $116 per barrel. The sharp increase has triggered immediate market reaction…
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