[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks jumped this morning after President Trump announced he was suspending attacks on Iran for two weeks, pausing a five-week conflict that had closed the Strait of Hormuz and sent markets reeling. West Texas Intermediate crude futures tumbled more than 17% to $93.42 a barrel following the news. Trump posted on Truth Social that he agreed …
Early Red Turns Green – Trump Deadline Looms Large
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes started the day in the red as President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz loomed large, with hopes for a quick agreement fading fast. Trump’s latest Truth Social post added to the drama, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if no …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 04/02/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, April 2, 2026 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Mag 7 Shows Life, Gold Holds Strong – Optimism Creeps In
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow opened with a sharp 600-point drop as traders kept watching the Iran war and rising oil prices (crude surged around 11%). But the major indexes staged a solid comeback after Iranian state media said the country is working with Oman on a protocol to let ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz again. One …
Nasdaq Leads Rally – Oil Eases, Gold Tests $4,800
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes kicked off the new month on a positive note, climbing steadily as fresh hope emerged that the U.S.-Iran war could be winding down. President Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran’s president had asked for a ceasefire, though he added the U.S. would only consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is “open, …
Truce Hopes Spark Strong Rebound – Best Day Since May
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks jumped right out of the gate after a new report gave investors fresh hope that the U.S.-Iran war might be winding down. The WSJ said President Trump had told aides he’s willing to end military hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut. That headline was enough to spark a strong rebound. Crude …