Daily Market Report
Daily Market Report: March 16, 2026
US stock futures climbed early Monday as investors looked to stabilize after another weak week for equities, while keeping a close watch on surging oil prices from the ongoing US-Iran conflict. WTI crude surpassed $100/barrel for the first time since 2022, the S&P 500 recorded its third consecutive weekly decline, and the Federal Reserve prepares for its second policy meeting of the year.
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Gold holds near $5,100 amid Fed uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, while silver's industrial demand story strengthens, platinum faces a fourth straight annual deficit, and palladium navigates the EV transition. A comprehensive analysis of all four precious metals markets for the week of March 16, 2026.
Market Preview
Market Preview: Fed Decision, Oil Shock, and Earnings Season Take Center Stage – Week of March 16, 2026
The week of March 16, 2026 is dominated by the FOMC rate decision, the ongoing Iran-Hormuz oil shock, and major earnings from Micron, Alibaba, and FedEx. Here is your complete forward-looking market preview.
Weekly Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap: Oil Shock and Stagflation Fears Rattle Markets – Week of March 9, 2026
U.S. equities posted their third consecutive week of losses as the Iran conflict disrupted global oil markets, sending WTI crude toward $100 per barrel. Stagflation fears mounted as Q4 GDP was revised down to 0.7% while PCE inflation rose to 3.1%. The FOMC meeting and Nvidia GTC conference headline the week ahead.
Daily Market Report
Daily Market Report: March 13, 2026
US stocks fell for a third consecutive day on March 12, 2026, as Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions. The Dow dropped 739 points (-1.56%), the S&P 500 fell 1.52% to 6,672.62, and the Nasdaq declined 1.78%. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its March 18 meeting.
Energy
Middle East Crisis Sends Oil Past $100 as Global Energy Markets Brace for Prolonged Disruption
Brent crude surges past $100 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz closure triggers the largest oil supply disruption in history. The IEA releases a record 400 million barrels from emergency reserves while global LNG markets reel from Qatar's shutdown. We break down what it means for oil, natural gas, renewables, and energy stocks.
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