Markets Rally on War Optimism, $4 Gas Returns, and a Cooling Job Market

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Stocks are rising despite ongoing conflict in Iran—but the real story is oil.With gas back above $4, inflation risks are climbing while demand slows, raising stagflation concerns. At the same time, new labor data shows a cooling job market, with fewer openings and declining worker confidence.Also covered:What markets are watching in the Middle EastWhy oil shocks hit both growth and inflationKey signals from the latest jobs dataTariffs and rising pressure on small businesses

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