Published: May 06, 2026, 11:15 IST | Updated: May 06, 2026, 11:15 IST
Is the global economy ignoring a looming crisis? Even as oil prices surge and energy risks intensify, markets are continuing their upward march. The S&P 500 has hit record highs, but economists warn the optimism may be misplaced. With inflation pressures rising and growth slowing, concerns are mounting that a ‘day of reckoning’ may not be far away.