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President Trump is brushing off a jump in gas prices, even as international markets brace for the steepest spike since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We unpack why the administration is betting the shock will be brief. Plus, why today’s jobs numbers could tell a very different story about the US economy.

Today’s recommended read: Iran war exposes fragility of Western aluminium market, by Andy Home

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Global stocks steadied on Wednesday despite crude jumping to its highest since June. Plus, Europe watches for an energy shock. And China sets its lowest GDP target since 1991, signaling deeper economic strain.

Today’s recommended read: Jet fuel's huge price surge points to coming pain from Iran war, by Clyde Russell

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Gold isn’t rallying, oil isn’t spiking as much as expected, and Asia’s top-performing markets are suddenly collapsing as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Plus, Anna Szymanski and Mike Dolan explain why so many investors are turning to the dollar as a safe haven. 

Today’s recommended read: Gold flubs its lines amid Middle East mayhem by Mike Dolan

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The widening Middle East war pushes oil and European gas prices sharply higher, rattling global markets for a second day. Treasury yields climb as inflation worries outweigh haven demand. Currency tensions escalate as Japan and Switzerland both threaten intervention.

Today’s recommended read: Dollar gets its mojo back - but only by default, Mike Dolan

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Energy markets enter crisis mode as conflict in Iran halts key shipping lanes and raises the threat of lasting supply disruption. Analysts warn crude could break into triple digits if the standoff continues. Risk assets retreat, and inflation worries creep back into bond markets.

Today’s recommended read: Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades, Ron Bousso

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