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Investors Seek More Signs of Iran Thaw After Rally

Monday's rally on news of talks with Iran faded, and renewed vigor may depend on evidence of progress toward re-opening the Strait. Earnings are light but March PMI data is ahead.

Markets and Economy

Crude Oil, Yields Resume Rallies, Hurting Stocks

After the best day since war began, stocks turned tail early as crude oil and Treasury yields rose. There's no sign of progress toward ending the conflict or reopening the strait.

Markets and Economy

After Worst Week of Year, War and Oil Center Stage

War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.

Markets and Economy

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

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 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 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.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for the third straight week of losses as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate headlines and weigh on investor confidence.

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