Markets16 July 2026
Stock markets rise despite Middle East war turmoil and oil volatility in April
via The New York Times
US and global equity indices posted gains in April despite oil hitting highest levels since the Iran war began and broad concerns about inflation and energy crisis. The resilience suggests traders are betting on contained geopolitical risk or Fed support. Oil volatility creates trading opportunities in energy stocks, FX pairs, and indices correlated to commodity swings.
Original source
The New York Times
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