Markets hold steady but oil risks threaten growth outlook

Rising oil prices are the primary risk flagged by three senior economists, which they say could lift inflation, strain consumers and raise recession odds. They note markets are resilient today but warn that sustained oil strength could translate into broader economic weakness. No specific magnitudes were provided; monitor oil-driven CPI prints and consumer spending for confirmation of the flagged risk.

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Rising oil prices are the primary risk flagged by three senior economists, which they say could lift inflation, strain consumers and raise recession odds. They note markets are resilient today but warn that sustained oil strength could translate into broader economic weakness. No specific magnitudes were provided; monitor oil-driven CPI prints and consumer spending for confirmation of the flagged risk.