Escalating Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions have triggered a massive oil rally, overshadowing a robust kickoff to big bank earnings. Global markets are now bracing for sticky inflation as surging energy costs threaten to derail anticipated interest rate cuts.
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Hotter-than-expected April CPI data and escalating Middle East tensions sent oil prices soaring above $102, dashing hopes for imminent Fed rate cuts. Meanwhile, technology stocks retreated as investors pivoted to defensive sectors amid high-stakes U.S.-China trade talks.
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Geopolitical tensions drove oil prices near $100 a barrel, but a resilient tech sector pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs ahead of critical inflation data.