
- JPMorgan fears crude oil could hit a high of $130 a barrel, causing U.S. inflation to return to 5% in a worst-case scenario. President Trump urged Iran to strike a deal before further attacks by Israel, but tensions are likely to remain high as Israeli leaders across the political spectrum support the attack.
Crude oil prices soared their most in over five years on Friday after Israeli airstrikes on Iran put the Middle East on the brink of war, threatening President Trump’s efforts to bring down inflation.