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Oil Soars Above $100 as Middle East Fears Grow

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the dollar amid concerns over the gap between the Bank of Japan’s low interest rates and those in the United States and other big economies.

Rising oil prices and concerns over Japan’s economy have added to pressure on the currency.

Key figures around 1530 GMT

Brent North Sea Crude: UP 7.2 percent at $100.83 per barrel

West Texas Intermediate: UP 6.3 percent continue reading …

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