Jobs and Iran add to Trump’s midterm headaches. Why that’s good for bonds and bad for energy stocks.
MarketWatch· Brett Arends· Sep 4, 2026 · 3:48 PM
The president needs lower gasoline prices and mortgage rates — fast.
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