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This micro-economic stress reflects broader structural inflation (energy, logistics) that the Fed is actively fighting. Higher gas prices feed into transportation and food costs, complicating disinflation. Combined with strong consumer data, this reduces the likelihood of near-term rate cuts, a headwind for speculative assets like crypto.

Gulf shrimpers face increasing struggles due to rising gas prices and ongoing competition from cheaper imports.