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Oil Jump Leaves Stocks Near Records

Earnings strength offsets energy shock as investors watch rates

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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 5:40:00 PM EDT
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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 5:40:00 PM EDT
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Oil Jump Leaves Stocks Near Records
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NEW YORK — U.S. stocks held close to record levels Wednesday even as oil prices surged and Treasury yields climbed, highlighting the unusual balance investors are trying to manage between strong corporate earnings and renewed inflation pressure from global energy markets.

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What This Means

The market reaction shows that strong earnings can offset energy shocks in the short term, but higher oil prices still threaten inflation, consumer spending and rate expectations. Stocks may remain resilient, but the margin for error is shrinking.