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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.
Strait Talk: Stocks Up on Slight Dip in Oil Prices
The U.S. sought help to get oil through the Strait of Hormuz, helping send crude lower. Nvidia's conference and central bank meetings loom this week, and Micron reports results.
Stocks at 3-Month Lows Awaiting PCE, Job Openings
Blistering rallies in crude and yields sent the S&P 500 to its lowest close since November on Thursday. PCE and job openings data, along with sentiment, all are due today.
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.
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.
Looking to the Futures
Soybeans traded higher on Thursday as traders anticipated higher demand for biofuels in the shadow of crude oil increases and geopolitical uncertainty.
Crude Still in Control Ahead of Adobe Results, PCE
With PCE inflation data due Friday but little data today, focus could fixate on oil prices and the war. Adobe reports later, shifting attention to the sagging software sector.
Fed Watch: Can AI Productivity Gain Cut Inflation?
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh sees AI-fueled productivity keeping inflation down while also helping the economy grow. This theory isn't universally accepted, even at the Fed.