Crude oil prices could continue calling the shots this week as war remains front and center. Last Friday's disappointing jobs report raises new economic questions as CPI looms.
If tensions de-escalate soon, there could be relatively little impact on international markets. However, risks will rise if global energy supplies face a prolonged disruption.
U.S. crude prices hit nearly $120 overnight before sinking back toward $100 and continue to drive equity and Treasury trading. Inflation data and Oracle are due later this week.
Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) rose sharply the past week as the Iran war has halted most of the transport of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments.
Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.
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