US stock markets rebound and resume an upward climb as investors move back toward buying following a pullback in the prior session. Multiple outlets link the shift to the Federal Reserve’s latest policy outlook, which suggests the possibility of further rate increases. While equities recover, the US dollar continues to advance, reflecting expectations tied to the Fed’s stance. In parallel, oil prices trade mixed as market participants weigh developments affecting crude supply. Attention centers on expectations around a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which could influence the flow of oil and therefore prices. Overall, trading moves are driven by shifting expectations for interest-rate policy and the resulting impact on the dollar, with energy prices remaining sensitive to changing assessments of Middle East supply conditions. The combination of a firmer dollar and ongoing uncertainty around oil supply helps shape a market environment where gains in stocks are accompanied by volatility in other key assets.