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Oil shock playbook: How global economies built resilience after 1970s crises; why it still matters

The global economy is once again facing a surge in oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, reviving memories of the 1970s energy crises that led to widespread economic disruption and stagflation.However, economists say the United States and other major economies are far better positioned today to absorb such shocks, reflecting structural changes…

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‘Crisis worse than two 1970s oil shocks put together’: IEA chief’s big warning on Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing war in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis for the world and “no country is immune” to its shockwaves, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Monday. Addressing the National Press Club in Australia’s capital, Birol said the current situation has evolved into an unprecedented disruption, combining multiple shocks to oil…

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