Brent

Brent is a major benchmark for pricing crude oil, specifically Brent Blend, extracted from the North Sea. It is a globally traded commodity used to set prices for a significant portion of the world's oil.

Why it’s in the news: Brent is in the news due to its price fluctuating around the $100 per barrel mark, influenced by inflation concerns and geopolitical events in the Middle East.

Latest on Brent

• Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100
• Brentford hammer London neighbours Chelsea 3-0
• Alonso's Chelsea honeymoon shattered by 3-0 loss at Brentford
• Brent surpasses $100 per barrel as inflation fears mount
• Brent oil passes US$100 on Mideast flare-up, stoking inflation fears
• Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fear

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