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Brent crude futures expiring in May surged nearly 6% to rise to $109 per barrel, gaining nearly 19% over the past week.

During an interview with Fox Business, Greer stated that the United States’ trade deficit with the rest of the world is down 17% since last April.

Carson Group’s Sonu Varghese noted that options markets are pricing in a much higher probability of a rate hike in 2026 following the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran in February.

Data from Stocktwits indicated that retail sentiment remains bearish on SPY and QQQ.

Market sentiment remains cautious, with bearish retail positioning amid warnings that oil shocks historically triggered sharp S&P 500 drawdowns.

Oil prices continued their ascent as Iran targeted more energy and oil infrastructure in the Middle East.

The economist said that if President Donald Trump is serious about short-term pain for long-term gain, he should ask for $50B in other spending cuts or tax hikes.

The economist said he is concerned about the accumulation of friction across the economy.

Data from Stocktwits indicated that retail sentiment remains bearish on SPY and QQQ.

Investors are now watching the Federal Reserve’s rate decision along with key U.S. economic data and earnings.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter, that the SEC is looking to do away with the need to report earnings every quarter, instead giving companies the choice to report its results only two times in 12 months.

Addressing reporters while participating in a lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center board members, President Trump called out Powell for what he termed as being “late” with easing interest rates.

Yardeni explained that, unlike previous selloffs driven by economic cycles, this downturn risk is rooted in geopolitics, something policymakers may struggle to counter.

Data from Stocktwits indicated that retail sentiment remains bearish on SPY and QQQ.

Trump criticized the Fed’s Washington renovation as a “money pit” and accused judges of political bias.

Investors are watching Nvidia’s GTC conference and the Fed’s March 17-18 policy meeting, alongside other U.S. economic data due Monday.

The payment is part of the agreement through which investors friendly with the administration gained control of TikTok’s U.S. operations from Chinese parent ByteDance, a report from the Wall Street Journal said.

The firm now expects a 25 point rate cut in September to 3.25%-3.50%, followed by another 25 point reduction in March of 2027.

In a post on X on Friday, Wolfers made the statement based on the futures market, adding that oil prices were unlikely to fall anytime soon.

Data from Stocktwits indicated that retail sentiment remains cautious, with a bearish outlook on SPY and QQQ.

Mohamed El-Erian warned that new developments in the Iran conflict could trigger broader financial spillovers, including a “noticeable” shift toward cash.

As of March 12, 2026, the U.S. stock market presents a jarring paradox that has left seasoned analysts sounding the alarm. While the flagship S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) recently flirted with the historic 7,000 milestone and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE: DIA) remains within striking distance

According to a report from Sky News, Bessent said in an interview on Thursday that the military escort would likely include an international coalition.

16% pointed at oil and gas companies, 13% blamed global market forces and 11% cited former President Biden for gasoline price rise.

Brent crude futures expiring in May surged more than 10% to $101.53 before losing some steam to hover around $101 a barrel.