Higher energy prices won’t derail the bull market, but they could separate strong stocks from weak ones.
By
Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 pm EDT
June 16, 2026
Will higher energy prices force the Federal Reserve to raise rates? That fear picked up after the latest inflation reports showed that the conflict in the Middle East pushed energy prices sharply higher last month. Now, there is some good news here.
Higher energy prices won’t derail the bull market, but they could separate strong stocks from weak ones.
By
Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 pm EDT
June 16, 2026

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