# Middle East Attacks Increase Uncertainty Over Oil Flow

https://mins.news/en/video/100532

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-14 23:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS-CDMe6-Ts

> Mark Esper says the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran can still affect traffic by threatening ships, insurers and crews. Mattie Duppler says a rate hike is more likely than not after the latest CPI reading came in slightly above expectations.

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