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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A sudden oil-price spike from Middle East tensions has reignited inflation fears, pushing U.S. yields and the dollar higher. Stocks are under pressure while Bitcoin is rebounding toward the $70K area, showing surprising resilience.
On March 9, U.S. equities were broadly weak but saw a strong rebound in select growth names, led by Technology and Healthcare. Recently strong Energy stocks and still-struggling Financials took a breather, adding to a mixed overall tape.
Only 4 of 11 sectors rose over the last 10 trading days, but standout growth names like Netflix, Intuit, and Axon staged powerful rallies. At the same time, financials and consumer-facing cyclicals weakened, creating growing tension between short-term pullbacks and longer-term uptrends.
The Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis sent oil prices surging (USO +32.8% in 7 days), reigniting inflation fears and pushing U.S. Treasury yields higher (+2.7% on the 10Y this week) while global equities sold off. Gold and silver rallied as classic safe havens, and crypto ended the week mixed amid the energy and rates shock.
On March 6, oil prices surged on escalating Iran–Strait of Hormuz tensions, reviving inflation worries. Higher energy costs and renewed rate jitters weighed on U.S. stocks and major cryptocurrencies, which fell together.
On March 6, U.S. stocks were broadly weaker, but AI optimism sent Marvell Technology up about 18% while most sectors fell. Higher-rate and growth worries pressured financials, industrials, and consumer-sensitive names, leaving only energy and consumer defensives in the green.
High‑growth names and energy stocks jumped, but weakness in healthcare, industrials and consumer staples left overall sentiment negative. Under the surface, the gap between winners and laggards of the past few months is getting even clearer.
On March 5, surging oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation fears and Treasury yields higher, knocking down U.S. stocks. Bitcoin, however, held above $70,000 and showed resilience as investors looked for hedges against both inflation and geopolitical risk.
On March 4, U.S. stocks finished modestly higher with tech, communication services, and utilities leading the move. Recently hot energy stocks and defensive consumer names cooled off, while crypto‑linked names like Coinbase jumped alongside Bitcoin.
With the Strait of Hormuz crisis keeping oil and the dollar elevated, the 10‑year Treasury yield has climbed back to 4.05%. Yet despite the macro stress, Bitcoin has jumped over 7% in a day after a recent pullback, while major U.S. equity ETFs like SPY and QQQ finished roughly flat, pausing after earlier volatility.
On March 3, worries about the war with Iran and a spike in oil prices rattled global markets. U.S. stocks swung from a deep selloff to smaller losses, while long‑term Treasury yields climbed back toward 4%, challenging hopes for early Fed rate cuts.