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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 38 MIN

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

from The Financial Exchange Show · host The Financial Exchange Network

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

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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