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US markets hold steady as earnings power through geopolitical fears and oil price risk
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026

Earnings and jobs are beating the tension
US markets stayed steady despite geopolitical uncertainty, with strong corporate earnings and a stable labor market offsetting investor concerns. While hopes for negotiation linger, unpredictable political rhetoric and the possibility of oil price spikes remain key threats, particularly for emerging economies such as India. Still, compared to past decades, today’s economies are better prepared—though caution is warranted.
- Strong earnings and stable jobs supported US stocks
- Geopolitical tensions didn’t derail market momentum
- Oil price spikes could hit emerging markets like India
- Resilience is better than in earlier shock cycles
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