Iran's currency, the rial, has rebounded and stock markets are surging following a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement. But according to Al Jazeera, the gains aren't translating to relief for ordinary Iranians struggling with elevated consumer prices. It's a classic case of headline economics—strong macroeconomic numbers above the fold, sticker shock at the checkout line. The rebound suggests confidence returning to markets, but the real test will be whether those gains eventually trickle down to household budgets.

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