Escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, and resulting disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, have heightened investor anxiety.
Heightened geopolitical tensions dominated markets as escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove oil above $100 and weighed on risk assets.
Markets sold off Thursday as a sharp oil spike tied to the Iran conflict and fresh strains in private credit weighed on risk sentiment, pushing equities broadly lower while rates rose and the dollar strengthened.
Recent research shows U.S. wealth inequality is at record highs. While the economy has grown, most gains have gone to the wealthiest, leaving many behind.
Stocks churned and closed mixed as escalating Iran-related tensions overshadowed otherwise benign inflation data, while oil extended its rally despite the IEA’s record reserve release.
Americans now identify the rising cost of living as their main financial concern, making it a frequent topic in discussions between registered investment advisers (RIAs) and clients.
Markets churned Tuesday as sharp swings in oil tied to conflicting headlines around the Iran conflict drove risk sentiment, leaving equities little changed overall while rates edged higher and safe havens gained.
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