Crude prices, which are near $108 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, are bound to adversely affect global markets and personal finances. Strategic investing, expense planning, and inflation‑linked assets can help protect portfolios during oil volatility. Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, oil prices are surging again, with Brent crude hovering around $108 a barrel. This has been a primary consequence of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Disruptions in the Strait of ... [3938 chars]