Oil Prices Hold Steady as US-Iran Tension Fuels Inflation Fears
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Oil prices remained stable on Tuesday, while Asian stock markets appeared set to follow Wall Street lower. The reason: a worsening standoff between the United States and Iran. Analysts warn that any disruption to global energy supplies could push inflation higher. Investors are now watching for further developments that might affect fuel costs and economic growth.