Global oil inventories are critically low, approaching an eight-year nadir, yet financial markets remain surprisingly calm. Analysts attribute this complacency to investor optimism and market-moving headlines, despite a significant deficit of over a billion barrels due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A continued disruption could push oil prices past $150 a barrel, with Asia being particularly vulnerable to economic recession and increased food and fuel costs. AI
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RANK_REASON The article analyzes market reactions to geopolitical events and supply chain issues rather than reporting on a new AI development.
