Oil & Markets Plunge, Recession Fears Rise

Global energy markets experienced a massive shock, with a loss of $1.7 trillion impacting oil prices. The AIE (International Energy Agency) warns that it will take months to restore normal levels of oil and gas. This decline is fueling fears of a recession, with the spread between Italian and German government bonds nearing 100.

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