Geopolitical shifts in West Asia will alter global energy routes for years. Oil prices may stay high. Equity markets are climbing on artificial intelligence hype, not strong company profits. Investors are advised to reduce US stock holdings. Asian markets show better performance. This situation points to long-term structural changes in energy and markets.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of