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U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Oil Shock Revives Stagflation Fears

U.S. stock futures fell sharply Monday as surging oil prices intensified fears that the global economy could face a renewed period of stagflation. Investors are reassessing growth expectations and Federal Reserve policy prospects as rising energy costs threaten to push inflation higher while economic momentum shows signs of weakening.

Global Markets Stabilize as Investors Assess Geopolitical Risk and Economic Data

Global equity markets showed signs of stabilization Thursday as investors evaluated geopolitical risks and new economic data. While energy prices and supply concerns remain dominant themes, traders are balancing those pressures against resilient corporate earnings and continued investment in technology and infrastructure sectors.