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US equities are experiencing a downturn due to a global selloff triggered by the war in the Middle East, AI disruptions, and credit market concerns, leaving investors with conflicting risks of inflation and labor market cooling.

Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel due to production cuts, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Bloomberg will be covering Iran-related news over the weekend, providing live updates and analysis.

US non-farm payroll jobs unexpectedly decreased by 100,000 in February, contradicting analyst expectations of a 55,000 job increase, indicating a negative impact on the economy.

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Oil prices may surge to triple-digit levels if the Iran war extends, with energy executives and traders predicting $100 crude within days due to the disruption in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US labor market showed unexpected weakness in February with a 92,000 drop in nonfarm payrolls and a rise in unemployment rate, casting doubt on the market's stabilization.

A weak jobs report has shaken Wall Street, indicating a potential slowdown in the US economy.

The ongoing Iran conflict has led to a surge in oil prices, with no signs of peace talks or a resolution in sight, as President Trump demands an unconditional surrender from Iran.

Liquidity stress is emerging in the high-yield bond market due to rising US credit risk, driven by a surprise increase in job cuts and unemployment rate.