The widening split in U.S. markets that’s making investors nervousOil prices have decoupled from the bond market, creating “a market configuration that seems strange,” said a top economist.A customer pumps gas at a Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on June 15.Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images fileJune 23, 2026, 2:42 PM EDTWith the war in Iran seemingly drawing to a close, oil prices have fallen back to near pre-war levels and brought with them the promise of cheaper gas and cooling consumer prices.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.