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U.S. Inflation Reaccelerates in April 2026 as Energy Costs Surge

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 - by Barrett Snyder

On Tuesday, the S&P 500 pulled back from recent record highs. Losses in technology stocks combined with rising oil prices weighed on the index as investors digested a hotter-than-expected April …

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Oil Prices and Stock Markets: The Complicated Relationship Since the Iran Conflict

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 - by Barrett Snyder

Since the escalation of tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in late February, investors and market observers have likely noticed a pronounced, though not always consistent, relationship between …