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Oil prices rise and stocks sink as US-Israel war with Iran widens | BBC News
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Haer posted on 2026/03/31Wondering how global events impact your wallet? This BBC News segment dives into how the US-Israel war with Iran is causing oil prices to surge and stock markets to dip, explaining complex topics like energy security and market volatility. You'll pick up essential vocabulary for understanding economic news and workplace discussions!
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crucial
US /ˈkruʃəl/
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UK /'kru:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely important or necessary
- Of great importance to the success of something.
B1
More impact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEIC
More conflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2
More effective
US /ɪˈfɛktɪv/
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UK /ɪˈfektɪv/
- Adjective
- Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- In operation; in force.
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