Macro
Oil prices have surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, disrupting global supply routes and driving inflation risks, market volatility, and uneven impacts across sectors tied to energy, transportation, and supply chains.
Sector
U.S. airlines are facing mounting pressure as a government shutdown disrupts airport operations while oil prices surge above $100 per barrel, increasing fuel costs and raising concerns about travel delays during the busy spring travel season.
Macro
Oil prices surged toward $120 per barrel before plunging below $90 after comments suggesting the Iran war could end soon. The volatile move triggered sharp swings across global markets as investors reacted to supply disruptions and shifting geopolitical headlines.
Macro
Oil prices surged above $110 a barrel in one of the fastest rallies since the 1980s, sending global equities lower and triggering sharp declines across Asian markets as supply disruptions ripple through the global energy system.
Macro
Oil prices jumped sharply after escalating tensions between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude above $90 a barrel and raising concerns about the impact on global markets and the economy.
Earnings
Home improvement demand showed signs of stabilization. Home Depot (HD) reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street earnings expectations. The retailer also provided a cautious fiscal 2026 outlook as housing market pressures persist. Key Points * Adjusted EPS of $2.58 beat analyst estimates of $2.53 * Revenue declined 3.8%
Macro
President Trump’s shift to a temporary 15% global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling is creating clear winners and losers. While overall US tariff rates decline, nations that negotiated lower deals now face increases, and markets are reacting to renewed trade uncertainty.
Macro
The Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump’s tariffs imposed under emergency powers, raising questions about up to $175 billion in potential refunds. Stocks moved modestly higher as investors weighed legal uncertainty, refund risks, and broader economic implications.
Macro
A stronger-than-expected January jobs report showed solid hiring and wage gains, but sharp downward revisions and sector concentration highlight underlying fragility in the labor market.
Macro
Gold prices fell sharply after hitting record highs as investors locked in gains, triggering broad declines across precious metals even as prices remained strong for the month amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Macro
U.S. stocks jumped after President Trump paused planned tariffs on Europe following talks over Greenland. The shift eased trade fears, lifted equities, pressured gold, and steadied oil as markets reacted to reduced geopolitical risk.
Macro
Markets turned volatile after President Trump threatened tariffs tied to Greenland, weighing on European assets while pushing investors toward commodities like gold, silver, and oil amid rising geopolitical risk