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Thin Data, Earnings Keep Crude, War in Spotlight

With earnings and data sparse, there could be less distraction from oil and the war. The S&P 500 fell below a key technical level Thursday and today is triple-witching day.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (/CL) and Brent Oil (/BZ) Futures hit their widest price disparity in eleven years.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Down, Tracking for Another Losing Week

Stocks resumed their descent, on track for a fourth straight losing week despite oil falling on U.S. efforts to re-open the strait. Treasury yields rose as rate cut odds dried up.

Markets and Economy

Oil Remains In-Focus After Fed Holds Rates Steady

Investors' eyes are still locked on the Middle East conflict as surging oil prices weigh on markets. FedEx, Alibaba, and Accenture earnings are on deck.

Markets and Economy

Fed Seen Pausing Later as PPI, Oil Get Early Focus

The Fed is seen keeping rates paused at its meeting today, but investors await key economic and rate projections. PPI and crude are front and center early with inflation fears up.

Dire Strait: War's Impact on Stocks

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.

Markets and Economy

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Still Sees One Cut in 2026

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.

Markets and Economy

Fed Gathers Amid Focus on Crude, Nvidia GTC Event

As the Fed prepares for a rate decision tomorrow, few expect a move. Instead, focus might stay on crude after its retreat gave stocks a lift Monday. Nvidia's event also continues.

Markets and Economy

Fed, Nvidia, Micron Loom but $98 Crude Crowds View

Investors face a Fed meeting, chip giant Micron's results, and a long awaited Nvidia conference. Stocks are down three straight weeks, and oil hit $98 Friday, dominating news.

International

Iran War: Potential Impact on Global Equities

The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.

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