March 17, 2026
Market Momentum Quartiles
Mar 16, 2026, 04:00 PM - Mar 17, 2026, 04:00 PM
| Group | Top Tickers | Top Sector | Avg Momentum | Volatility | Sharpe Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Strong Momentum | WDCARESDAL | Technology | +2.51% | 4.60% | 2.66 |
Moderate Uptrend | COPELVRMD | Technology | +0.80% | 2.18% | -0.47 |
Weak Momentum | VWOTERJPM | Industrials | +0.01% | 2.28% | -1.95 |
Downtrend | BBYEPAMNI | Technology | -1.15% | 2.79% | -2.99 |
Sector Performance Analysis
Mar 16, 2026, 04:00 PM - Mar 17, 2026, 04:00 PM
| Sector | Tickers | Top Performers | Avg Return | Volatility | Return Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy | 22 | HALAPABKR | +1.31% | 1.63% | +4.15%/-1.22% |
Financial Services | 68 | ARESAPOBX | +0.81% | 2.24% | +6.57%/-2.17% |
Consumer Cyclical | 55 | EXPEBKNGDECK | +0.76% | 2.06% | +4.23%/-2.52% |
Technology | 89 | WDCSTXARM | +0.74% | 2.48% | +10.01%/-3.96% |
Real Estate | 31 | BXPDOCARE | +0.55% | 1.64% | +2.41%/-1.28% |
Industrials | 75 | DALGPNBLDR | +0.55% | 2.06% | +6.56%/-1.83% |
Basic Materials | 20 | MOSDOWALB | +0.51% | 1.77% | +4.19%/-1.04% |
Healthcare | 62 | TECHALGNPFE | +0.47% | 2.22% | +4.61%/-5.93% |
Communication Services | 24 | MTCHCHTRGOOGL | -0.07% | 2.00% | +2.58%/-7.09% |
Consumer Defensive | 36 | LWADMBG | -0.09% | 1.43% | +2.63%/-2.94% |
Utilities | 31 | VSTNRGCEG | -0.26% | 1.11% | +1.79%/-1.09% |
Economic Indicators Analysis
Latest Update: Mar 18, 2026
| Indicator | Current | Change | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
BitcoinCryptocurrency price | 71227.50 | -3.62% | N/A |
Dow Jones ETF (DIA)Dow Jones ETF | 466.63 | -0.91% | N/A |
US Dollar IndexUSD strength | 99.60 | -0.32% | N/A |
EthereumCryptocurrency price | 2173.05 | -6.25% | N/A |
Japan (EWJ)Japan ETF | 84.80 | -0.33% | N/A |
Gold (GLD)Gold ETF price | 447.15 | -2.64% | N/A |
Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ)Nasdaq 100 index ETF | 599.06 | -0.70% | N/A |
Real 10-Year YieldInflation-adjusted yield | 1.87 | -2.60% | N/A |
Silver (SLV)Silver ETF price | 69.22 | -3.40% | N/A |
S&P 500 ETF (SPY)S&P 500 index ETF | 666.13 | -0.69% | N/A |
Treasury Bonds (TLT)Long-term bond ETF | 87.18 | -0.31% | N/A |
10-Year Treasury YieldBenchmark interest rate | 4.23 | -1.17% | N/A |
Oil (USO)Oil ETF price | 122.35 | +2.95% | N/A |
Europe (VGK)Europe ETF | 83.17 | -0.87% | N/A |
Emerging Markets (VWO)EM stocks ETF | 54.77 | -0.89% | N/A |
10Y-2Y Yield CurveRecession indicator | 0.52 | -5.45% | N/A |
Latest News
March 17, 2026
Energy Chips Take The Lead As Financials And Airlines Bounce
On March 17, U.S. stocks saw broadly positive action led by energy, memory-chip makers, and a rebound in airlines and alternative-asset managers. After a shaky stretch, markets look to be in a post-selloff “catch-your-breath” phase rather than in full risk-off mode.
March 17, 2026
Oil Spike Long Yields Dip Growth And Crypto Pause Cyclicals Run
Oil prices climbed again on Middle East supply fears, lifting energy-related assets while the U.S. 10-year yield edged lower and stocks ended only modestly higher. Bitcoin and growth-heavy tech paused after strong recent gains.
March 16, 2026
Tech And Consumer Stocks Lead Broad Market Rebound
On March 16, all 11 U.S. sectors finished in positive territory as risk appetite returned. AI and data-center optimism pushed tech higher, while earnings momentum at names like Dollar Tree supported consumer-related stocks.
March 16, 2026
Oil Shock But Stocks And Bitcoin Push Higher
Despite war-driven oil shocks and soaring energy prices, U.S. stocks bounced modestly today as long-term yields stabilized. Bitcoin pushed toward $74,000, acting more like a macro hedge than a typical risk asset amid Middle East tensions and rate uncertainty.
March 15, 2026
War Rates Commodities Energy Stands Alone
Rising worries about the Iran war and interest rates pushed most U.S. sectors lower this week, while energy and commodity-linked names held up as beneficiaries of higher input prices. Consumer, industrial, and financial stocks slid on growth and cost concerns.
March 14, 2026
Steady Cpi But Oil Shock Rattles Rates Dollar And Stocks
February CPI came in exactly as expected, briefly calming inflation fears, but the Iran war–driven oil spike pushed bond yields and the dollar higher while U.S. stocks logged a third straight weekly loss. Money is rotating toward safe havens and energy in a classic oil-shock risk-off week.
March 13, 2026
Oil Shock Pushes Yields And Dollar Up Stocks And Metals Slip
Fallout from the war in Iran pushed oil back above $100, stoking inflation fears and sending U.S. bond yields higher (10Y at 4.27%) while major equity and precious metal ETFs fell. Energy-linked assets, the dollar, and Bitcoin held up better in this risk-off session.
March 13, 2026
Adobe Shock Ulta Slump Defensives Hold The Line
On March 13, U.S. stocks traded with a negative tone as sharp drops in Adobe and Ulta Beauty weighed on sentiment, while defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples acted as shock absorbers. Energy’s multi‑month strength continued, but financials and basic materials remained weak.
March 12, 2026
Oil Back Above 100 Stocks And Bonds Shaken By Inflation Jitters
Oil surged back above $100 a barrel on renewed Iran war fears, reigniting inflation worries and knocking U.S. stocks down roughly 1.5% in a day. Yields and the dollar climbed together, gold and silver pulled back from highs, and Bitcoin hovered near $70K in consolidation.
March 12, 2026
Rates And Commodities Split The Market
On March 12, 2026, U.S. stocks broadly fell, but strength in oil, fertilizer and chemicals helped Energy and Basic Materials cushion the blow. Rate-sensitive financials, industrials and growth names once again saw investors head for the exits.
March 11, 2026
Yields And Oil Rebound Keep Stocks And Crypto On Edge
On March 11, the 10‑year US Treasury yield pushed back into the mid‑4% range while oil prices resumed their climb, leaving major equity ETFs slightly weaker and Bitcoin hovering around $70K. With inflation and geopolitical risks back in focus, markets are treading carefully ahead of tomorrow’s CPI data.
March 11, 2026
Oracle And Energy Surge While Defensives Slip Ahead Of Cpi
On March 11, U.S. stocks were broadly weaker, but Oracle’s blowout AI-cloud earnings and a strong energy sector helped cushion the decline. In contrast, consumer defensive names lagged as investors braced for inflation data and signs of tighter household budgets.
March 10, 2026
Oil Shock Cools Relief Rally In Bonds Stocks And Bitcoin
After oil’s shocking spike toward $120 on Iran war fears, prices cooled on March 10, bringing a relief rally across markets. The 10-year yield edged lower, while gold, silver, Bitcoin and growth stocks found support as investors cautiously moved back into risk.
March 10, 2026
Defensive Slump Cruise And Memory Stocks Surge
On March 10, U.S. stocks were broadly weaker, but cruise lines, travel names and memory-chip makers stood out on the upside. In contrast, health insurer Centene and big communication-services names came under pressure, signaling a more defensive tone in the market.