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U.S. equities have shown surprising resilience despite recent macroeconomic shocks, but certain areas of the market are beginning to look increasingly fragile, according to BTIG strategist Jonathan Krinsky. Krinsky pointed out that the S&P 500 has remained relatively stable even as oil prices surged sharply and the latest labor market data disappointed. “If you told…

Oil prices gave back part of their early gains on Monday after reports indicated that G7 nations could coordinate a release of strategic petroleum reserves to counter supply disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran. By 05:17 ET (09:17 GMT), Brent crude was trading at $106.58 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures stood…

Gold prices moved lower on Monday but recovered from deeper intraday losses as escalating tensions in the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran pushed investors toward the dollar and drove oil prices sharply higher. Despite the pullback, bullion remained firmly above the $5,000-per-ounce mark as geopolitical uncertainty continued to support demand for traditional safe-haven…

U.S. stock futures pointed lower early Monday as the conflict in Iran moved into its second week, raising concerns that surging oil prices could trigger a fresh inflation shock for the global economy. Crude has climbed above $100 per barrel, amplifying worries about renewed price pressures worldwide. Gold prices eased amid a strengthening U.S. dollar,…

The escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran have drawn the attention of financial markets, but analysts at Bank of America say the broader threat to the U.S. economy appears contained for now. In a research note, BofA economist Meghan Swiber said the bank has not significantly altered its baseline outlook for the U.S. economy…

A research note from JPMorgan on Thursday suggests that investor reactions to geopolitical crises often follow recognizable patterns. As fighting in the Middle East entered its sixth day, the bank reviewed market flows during the early stages of the 2022 war in Ukraine to identify potential parallels. According to JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, retail investors…

Institutional investors were the primary force behind equity purchases last week as inflows into individual stocks resumed after a short pause, according to Bank of America. Based on the bank’s weekly client flow data, investors directed $2.7 billion into single stocks, marking the first week of inflows in the past four weeks. At the same…