| March 14, 2026 | Unsubscribe | Good Morning! | Before we jump in, a quick reminder that we have new stock alerts coming next week. Make sure to keep an eye on your inbox. | Now let's break down the biggest events that moved markets this past week and what investors will be watching next. | Market Recap | The biggest story this week was the surge in oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Fighting involving Iran and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil above $100 per barrel. That is one of the most important routes for global energy supply, and disruptions there immediately ripple through financial markets. | Higher oil prices quickly triggered inflation concerns. Energy costs influence everything from gasoline prices to transportation and manufacturing. When oil rises sharply, investors often worry that inflation could move higher again. That makes the Federal Reserve's job harder because the central bank has been trying to bring inflation back down toward its 2% target. | The jump in oil also caused volatility in the bond market. Treasury yields moved higher during the week as traders priced in the possibility that inflation could remain elevated longer than expected. Rising yields tend to pressure stocks because they increase borrowing costs and compete with equities for investor capital. | Stocks struggled under this pressure. Major indexes finished the week lower, marking the third straight week of declines for the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq. Investors shifted toward safer assets as geopolitical uncertainty increased. | Economic data also added to the uncertainty. Revised government figures showed U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously reported late last year. Fourth quarter GDP was revised down to a 0.7% annual rate, suggesting the economy entered 2026 with less momentum than earlier estimates indicated. | Energy stocks were one of the few areas showing strength during the week because higher oil prices boost profits for producers and refiners. At the same time, some consumer and growth stocks struggled as investors adjusted to the possibility of higher inflation and slower economic growth. | The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller U.S. companies, held relatively steady compared with the major indexes. Small cap stability can sometimes signal that investors still believe the domestic economy will continue expanding. | Overall, the market spent the week balancing rising geopolitical risk, higher energy prices, and concerns about inflation against signs that the U.S. economy is still growing, though at a slower pace. | What's Coming Next Week | Next week could bring several important catalysts for markets. | First, investors will be closely watching developments in the Middle East. Any escalation or disruption to oil supply could quickly move energy prices and trigger more volatility across stocks and bonds. | Second, the Federal Reserve will be in focus as policymakers prepare for their upcoming meeting. Many analysts expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady for now as officials assess the impact of rising oil prices and mixed economic data. | Third, new inflation data and consumer spending numbers will help investors determine whether higher energy prices are starting to filter through the broader economy. | Bond yields will also remain a key indicator. If yields continue rising, stocks may remain under pressure. If yields stabilize, markets could find some support. | As we head into the new week, energy prices, inflation expectations, and geopolitical developments are likely to remain the biggest forces driving market direction. | We will continue monitoring these developments closely and keep you updated with new opportunities as they emerge. | To get all of our updates in real-time – Click here to sign-up for free text alerts to your phone. 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