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Oil’s surge to $125 a barrel just made the next bet for traders a lot harder

Market Watch April 30, 2026 · 8:37 pm Read Original
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Oil’s surge to $125 a barrel just made the next bet for traders a lot harder

Global oil prices topped $125 a barrel this week — their highest in almost four years

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Source Market Watch
Published Apr 30, 2026 · 8:37 pm
Article ID t1wlnkz
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 100.0
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