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US stocks near record highs yet traders fear Iran driven oil tail risk
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
Oil keeps rising, and inflation risk won’t fade
US equities are edging back toward prior highs as investors bet on supportive tech earnings and shifting expectations around Fed policy. But the market’s comfort is shadowed by a steady climb in oil prices linked to the Iran conflict, raising fears of renewed inflation and possible interest rate pressure in Europe.
- Stocks are regaining momentum toward earlier peaks
- Tech earnings and Fed headlines boost optimism
- Iran linked energy risk keeps inflation concerns alive
- Rising oil could pressure Europe rate expectations
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