This week's packed data calendar gets started today with job openings and consumer confidence. Nike reports later. Stocks mostly fell to start the week as oil kept surging.
Stocks are bouncing back today after President Trump indicated he is flexible about the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, though WTI crude prices remain above $100/barrel.
A report that President Trump might seek a way to end the war provided an early boost, though oil stayed above $100 and recent rallies faded. Investors await job openings data.
A series of key jobs reports could take focus off of geopolitics and oil at least somewhat in a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday. Nonfarm payrolls is due Friday.
Major indices are on track for the fifth straight week of losses as the Middle East conflict, higher oil prices & climbing Treasury yields sour investor sentiment.
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