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Oil, Inflation, and the Longevity Boom: Why Rates Rose and Life Spans Might, Too

Oil, Inflation, and the Longevity Boom: Why Rates Rose and Life Spans Might, Too

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Late-week geopolitics derail a calm market: Iran’s rejected counterproposal lifts oil prices, reigniting inflation fears and pushing bond yields and mortgage rates higher after a five-day rally.

Amid the market noise, Longbridge Financial posts a staggering Q1 profit that reshapes investor expectations, while investors also pour money into longevity plays—from inflammation research and regenerative medicine to cheaper genome sequencing and firm buy ratings.

Researchers offer a human angle: long-lived caregiving—especially mothers—may have shaped our lifespan, and social connection remains a key piece of staying healthy. Practical takeaway: watch oil for mortgage-rate risk, and watch evidence for longevity claims.

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