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Oil, Yields In Focus Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Stocks rose Monday as AI shares surged after oil prices and Treasury yields retreated. Iran peace efforts and a Trump-Xi meeting are in focus this week amid a light earnings slate.
Geopolitics Dominate, Putting Rally on Pause Early
Yesterday's tech rally stalled early as investors tracked diplomatic news. Trump's meetings with Gulf leaders today dominate, and oil fell on hopes for progress. Fed speakers loom.
Fed Speakers, Trump/Xi Meeting Dominate Week Ahead
Highlights this week include a host of Fed speakers who might provide more insight into last week's rate hike. Trump meets with Xi on Thursday, putting trade in focus.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly losses following a relatively hawkish FOMC meeting, higher yields and ongoing attacks in the Middle East which are keeping oil prices elevated.
Yields Hit 5%, Rates Hiked, as AI Fervor Cools
Stocks tread water as the Fed tightens and the 10-year yield hits 5%, AI and chip shares slump with earnings weeks away, and crypto takes a stalled bill in stride.
Yields, Oil Still Directing Traffic as BOJ Meets
Thursday's rally, sparked by lower oil and yields, brought stocks to nearly even for the week. With data light today, the BOJ's rate decision and "triple witching" are in focus.
Markets Digest Rate Hike Amid Light Earnings Slate
Investors will continue to digest the implications of the Fed's first rate hike in more than three years today, while geopolitical tensions, yields, and oil prices remain in focus.
Fed Hikes in 12-0 Vote, Commits to Inflation Fight
Fed policymakers unanimously voted to raise rates 25 basis points, the first hike since 2023, and vowed to fight inflation. Another hike is seen this year, but 2027 is in question.