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MarketWatch highlights that during the 1973–1982 stagflation era, US small-cap stocks outpaced inflation by about 5.9% annually and housing by about 5.5% annually, while gold underperformed as an inflation hedge over that span, suggesting small-caps and housing are the two overlooked defenses against stagflation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration will roll out a plan on Tuesday to curb rising oil prices triggered by U.S. strikes on Iran, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent carrying out phased measures starting tomorrow to mitigate price spikes as Iran threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20% of global crude and gas shipments; oil futures rose as lawmakers were briefed.
Lawmakers in Washington are set to debate policy on a Middle East conflict already under way with Iran, as U.S. and allied actions, regional dynamics, and diplomacy shape potential responses and future steps.
The IMF raised its global growth forecast to 3.3% for 2026, aided by surging AI and tech investment that offset tariff headwinds, with growth easing to 3.2% in 2027 and inflation expected to fall to about 3.8% in 2026.