US Stock Benchmarks are now bouncing much higher as Oil retreats Participants are reacting positively to the few ships that successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz Exploring Technical Levels for the Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 We are now entering the third week of the US-Iran-Israel conflict that has seen thousands of missile and
(Partial video transcript) This week’s trading opportunity This week’s “Trade of the week” is to go long the French CAC 40 stock index. Now, it’s a risky trade because, obviously with everything that’s going on to do with the war in Iran, anything could happen. But from a technical perspective, the fact that we haven’t taken out
Oil slipped back below $100 today as signs emerged that the Strait of Hormuz remains navigable, easing fears of a full disruption to global energy supply. Dollar weakened broadly as traders scaled back the most extreme oil shock scenarios tied to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Overall market sentiment also improved with major European indexes
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FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar skyrocketed in the final part of last week as prospects of a quick end to the war faded and oil resumed the rally towards triple digit levels. Traders continue to price out the rate cut bets amid surging energy prices. On Wednesday, we have the FOMC policy decision where
2026.03.16 2026.03.16 S&P 500 Hits Fresh Lows as Middle East Tensions Mount. Forecast as of 16.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Donald Trump is unlikely to allow Iran to gain a lasting strategic advantage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz. However, markets would probably interpret any further actions by the United States as an escalation, which could fuel
Key takeaways Oil rebound driven by ongoing conflict risks: West Texas Intermediate crude oil has rebounded 32% to around $101 after a sharp prior correction, as the US–Iran war 2026, now in its 17th day, continues to fuel concerns over supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Medium-term bullish bias remains intact: Prediction market data
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Markets stayed cautious today as hopes for a multinational naval coalition to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz ran into early resistance from key governments. While the proposal briefly raised expectations that the disruption to Middle East energy flows might be contained, several countries have so far stopped short of committing naval assets, leaving
China’s industrial production and retail sales growth exceeded expectations in the January to February period before the war in the Middle East began, official data revealed Monday. Driven by robust foreign demand, industrial output increased 6.3 percent on a yearly basis, stronger than the 5.2 percent rise in December, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
But no one will answer. In a desperate attempt to try and “fix” this whole mess of a situation, US president Trump has called for allies to step in and help with the Strait of Hormuz de facto closure. His suggestion is for the countries affected to send their own warships to help escort ships
China’s retail sales grew 2.8% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, up from a 0.9% increase in December and beating market expectations of a 2.5% rise. This marked the fastest pace of retail growth since October, with holiday-related spending providing an early lift. Sales rose sharply for grains, oils, and food products (10.2%
China’s industrial production and retail sales increased more than expected in the January to February period, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday. Industrial output increased 6.3 percent on a yearly basis, faster than the expected growth of 5.3 percent. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our premium
Trump is pushing to form an international naval coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while weighing a potential seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub. Summary: Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House hopes to announce the coalition later this week. Washington has been
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The RBNZ says U.S. tariffs may lower inflation in New Zealand in the near term but could push prices higher later as global supply chains adjust. Summary: The RBNZ says U.S. tariffs could reduce inflation in New Zealand in the near term. Trade diversion and a stronger NZ dollar may lower import prices. Long-term supply
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