Markets React To Iran Conflict And Jobs Data

Next week's U.S. employment report and an escalating Iran conflict drive market volatility as investors assess macro risks. U.S. crude has risen over 60% year-to-date to nearly $100 a barrel, gasoline near $4 per gallon, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 4.4%, sending the S&P 500 over 5% lower in 2026; payrolls are due April 3, est. +48,000 jobs, 4.5% unemployment.