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Energy markets are being whipsawed by the Iran war and talk of a U.S. blockade, yet stocks and bitcoin are holding up as traders bet the conflict stays contained and inflation fallout is manageable. Under the surface, elevated volatility and mixed global data are colliding with stretched tech valuations just as the first big wave of earnings and a key Fed update arrive. The coming days are likely to be choppy and headline‑driven, rewarding investors who are patient, selective, and clear about which themes they truly want to own through a wider range of macro outcomes.

Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Weekly Market Overview - 4/13/26

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