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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Why $138 is the key mark for oil prices and what it means for the future of the US economy

Economists have warned that if crude oil prices rise to around $138 a barrel and persist for 14 weeks, the chances that the U.S. will enter a recession would tip above 50 percent, according to a survey.

Analysts are keeping a close eye on the developments in the Middle East amid President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, and are paying particular attention to oil prices.

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