Investors wait for the February CPI this morning and mull stronger-than-expected earnings from Oracle, with eyes on crude oil as war news continues to drive trading.

Stocks have been ascending throughout the morning as oil prices move the opposite direction on optimism over Iran de-escalation.

Though Wall Street embarked on a massive rebound yesterday, choppiness could remain a feature with crude oil elevated. Oracle reports later today and key CPI data comes tomorrow.

Though crude is down from Monday's peak, it pared overnight losses and began weighing on stocks amid mixed messages about the war. Oracle reports later and CPI is early tomorrow.

The front month CBOE Volatility Index Futures (/VXH26) normalized as geopolitical stability comes to the forefront.

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.

Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.

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