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Markets Surge on War Hopes, Oil Shock Reshapes Outlook

Stocks are rallying—but markets are being driven by one key factor: oil.

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down a volatile first quarter, rising energy prices, and how the Iran conflict is reshaping expectations for inflation, interest rates, and growth.

Also covered:

Why markets are reacting to every headline out of the Middle East

How oil shocks impact both inflation and consumer spending

The Fed’s shifting outlook on rate cuts

Sector winners and losers from a turbulent quarter

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