Initially, the Energy sector led the market gains due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions from the U.S.-Iran conflict, serving as both an earnings and defensive play. However, after the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28, the risk premium was realized, and the market leadership shifted to the Technology sector as investors adapted to the ongoing conflict. Defensive sectors like Health Care, Utilities, and Consumer Staples also gained traction amid uncertainty and rotation from growth stocks. This shift highlights how geopolitical events can rapidly change market dynamics and investor strategies.
The U.S. Treasury doubled its bond buyback program to ease rising borrowing costs, causing yields to drop temporarily. However, President Trump's new economic sanctions on Iran triggered a spike in oil prices and bond yields, wiping out the Treasury'...
Crude oil prices jumped over 2% following President Trump's announcement of an "Economic D-Day" campaign targeting Iran's financial support. Brent crude reached $93.56 per barrel, reflecting market concern but not panic, as prices remain below earlie...
