Market Preview: Oil Shock, FOMC Minutes, and Q1 Earnings Ignite Volatility – Week of April 6, 2026
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As Wall Street prepares for the week of April 6, 2026, market participants are navigating a complex landscape defined by escalating geopolitical...
Market Wrap: Markets Snap Losing Streak as Powell Calms Rate Fears and Oil Surges – Week of March 30, 2026
U.S. equities snapped a five-week losing streak during the holiday-shortened week ended April 2, 2026, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.18% and the Nasdaq surging 4.14%. Key drivers included Powell's dovish hold stance, Iran ceasefire hopes, a blowout March jobs report, and new pharmaceutical tariffs.
Stagflation Fears Mount as GDP Slumps to 0.7% While Inflation Stays Elevated
The U.S. economy faces mounting stagflation risks as Q4 2025 GDP growth was revised sharply lower to 0.7%, nonfarm payrolls contracted by 92,000 in February, and inflation metrics remain persistently above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
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Nike (NKE) is executing a multi-year turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill. With a depressed valuation near multi-year lows, a 24-year dividend growth streak, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a catalyst, is now the time to buy the Swoosh?
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The week of March 24-28, 2026 featured a 'sell the news' dynamic as Micron's stunning 196% revenue surge was met with profit-taking, while FedEx's margin expansion impressed and Nike's China guidance disappointed. The Q4 2025 season concluded with a blended S&P 500 earnings growth rate of 12.6%.
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