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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.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures prices remain elevated, as energy traders remain on edge as energy supplies out of the Middle East remain in flux.
Stocks Soar as Trump Cites Talks, Delays Strikes
Major indexes surged early after President Trump said he's postponing threatened strikes on Iran's power infrastructure, and the two countries have had talks. Iran denied the news.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.