[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, …
Geopolitical Jawboning Continues – Bears Edge Out Bulls
[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
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 …
From Early Jump To Steady Green Close – Markets Stay Positive
[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, …
Choppy Session Ends Flat As Oil Swings Keep Traders On Edge
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks pushed higher early on, even though trading stayed pretty choppy. The move built on yesterday’s big comeback as oil prices finally cooled off and traders kept a close watch on the escalating conflict with Iran. After a strong run, crude took a sharp dive today on expectations that several countries might tap their emergency oil …
Early Sell-Off Fades – Bulls Fight Back Amid Middle East Chaos
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks opened deep in the red as U.S. oil futures smashed through $100 a barrel (hitting over $119 overnight—the highest since 2022), sparking fresh fears of a stagflation scenario with rising inflation and slowing growth. The spike came after major Middle East producers slashed output due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait …