Weekly Market Update: Inflation Fears Return as Oil Surges The equity market stumbled again this week as rising oil prices reignited inflation concerns, shifted expectations for Federal Reserve policy, and pressured risk sentiment across the board. The S&P 500 fell 1.9%, while the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average each declined 2.1%, with all three major indexes slipping further below key technical levels. A Promising Start Fades Quickly The week opened on a constructive note....

The stock market weathered another turbulent week as surging oil prices—driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran—set the tone for broader macro sentiment. Major indices finished lower across the board: the S&P 500 fell 1.6%, the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.0%. The S&P 500 also notched a new low for 2026 on Friday, while the Nasdaq closed below its 200-day moving average (22,176.42), highlighting renewed pressure on growth stocks....

Oil Shock and Iran Conflict Rattle Markets as Volatility Surges Equities sold off sharply this week as a spike in crude prices and escalating U.S.–Iran tensions drove a decisive risk‑off shift across global markets. The S&P 500 fell 2.0%, the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.0%. Small‑ and mid‑cap stocks fared worse, with the Russell 2000 down 4.1% and the S&P Mid Cap 400 off 4.6%, reflecting broad de‑risking. Geopolitics dominated trading....