00:00U.S. markets are continuing to climb even as global tensions and rising oil prices create
00:05uncertainty. Major indexes are holding near record levels supported by strong earnings
00:11and persistent investor confidence. Recent gains suggest that markets are looking past
00:16short-term risks in favor of long-term growth expectations. Still, analysts caution that
00:22sudden swings remain possible as economic and geopolitical factors evolve. The rally is
00:28challenging long-held seasonal trends that typically predict weaker performance this time of year.
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