Oil prices have surged above $100 as the conflict in Iran disrupts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about inflation and market volatility. While these developments create uncertainty, history shows that markets and economies have navigated energy shocks many times before.
Fog of War Markets entered the week under a cloud of geopolitical uncertainty as open conflict between Iran and Western allies injected a sudden fog of war into global markets. Historically, markets dislike uncertainty far more than conflict itself, and the initial reaction was swift. The week produced two decisive downside engagements. Tuesday, March 2nd […]
Buff Dormeier of Kingsview Partners joined Steven Orr from Quasar Markets to review last week’s market activity and discuss sectors and companies reporting earnings. The conversation highlighted mixed conditions, with gains in certain areas of the market offset by weakness in others. Broader market participation continues to expand, while major indexes remain near important support […]
Recent economic concerns have caused consumer sentiment to fall, though spending remains healthy. What do these mixed conditions mean for markets and the economy?