US consumer somewhat 'sheltered' from oil supply shock: Economist
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The US consumer may be somewhat insulated from the recent oil price surge, according to T. Rowe Price chief US economist Blerina Uruci, as the market digests potential oil supply shocks and Middle East tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by over 1,000 points in response to the price surge. Oil prices may hold above $100 per barrel if the price continues to rise.
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Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) are front and center after the latest surge has sent the major market indexes (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) reeling — namely the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by as much as over 1,000 points — ahead of Thursday's session close. Wall Street continues to digest potential oil supply shocks as the latest round of Middle East tensions earlier this week. T. Rowe Price chief US economist Blerina Uruci sits down with Josh Lipton to discuss the challenges the US consumer could expect to face and how long oil could hold above $100 per barrel if it rises to that price level. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on March 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.