US markets are treading carefully as Iran tensions push oil beyond $100 and traders refocus on inflation risk. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher, but the VIX rose, signaling growing anxiety ahead of April CPI and PPI. Higher energy prices could quickly feed broader costs, while tech-led optimism faces fresh macro pressure.
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