Stocks Retreat as Oil Volatility Revives Geopolitical Risk
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Stocks Retreat as Oil Volatility Revives Geopolitical Risk

Stocks slipped after a record-setting rally lost momentum, with investors reassessing hopes for an imminent US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Looking Ahead

Friday’s jobs report is the next key macro catalyst, with investors watching whether payroll growth confirms continued economic resilience without reigniting inflation and rate concerns. Markets are also likely to remain highly reactive to any developments around Hormuz, as oil prices have become a central input for risk sentiment, bond yields, and the durability of the recent equity rally.

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