Nasdaq Leads Rally – Oil Eases, Gold Tests $4,800

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[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

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[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 …

Geopolitical Jawboning Continues – Bears Edge Out Bulls

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened higher after President Trump posted that the U.S. is in “serious discussions with a new, and more reasonable, regime” to end military operations in Iran. He added that “great progress has been made,” which briefly lifted sentiment. However, he also warned that if a peace deal isn’t reached “shortly” and the Strait …

ETF Tracker Newsletter For March 27, 2026

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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. DOMESTIC TTI BREAKS TREND LINE – GEOPOLITICS WEIGHS HEAVY [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks tumbled early and never really recovered, as fresh worries about the U.S.-Iran conflict and surging oil prices kept the bears firmly in control. Brent crude traded above $110 a barrel after new incidents in the …

No Safe Havens Today – Bears Dominate The Session

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened lower and stayed under pressure most of the day, weighed down by rising oil prices and ongoing uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. Brent crude jumped 4% to above $107 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate climbed 3% to over $93, as traders reacted to the latest developments. President Trump posted on …

From Early Jump To Steady Green Close – Markets Stay Positive

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks jumped at the open after reports that the U.S. had delivered a 15-point peace plan to Iran aimed at ending the conflict. The news, first reported by The New York Times and later confirmed by the Associated Press via Pakistani officials, sent crude prices tumbling. West Texas Intermediate fell 3% to around $88 a barrel, …