Financial Markets Blog
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Markets Tumble as Iran Tensions Escalate and Bond Yields Surge: August 18, 2026 Market Briefing
Wall Street slides to two-week lows as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed, Treasury yields surge, and mixed earnings add to investor uncertainty on August 18, 2026.
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Markets Stumble as Iran Tensions Rattle Oil Prices: August 17, 2026 Market Briefing
Oil prices surge as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz action while Trump’s approval hits record lows, sending Wall Street indexes lower amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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Oil Prices Surge as Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Market Briefing for Friday, August 14, 2026
Oil prices surge over $1 on tanker attacks and Hormuz disruptions as Trump escalates Iran pressure, while small-cap earnings disappoint and housing investors report their worst market in three years.
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Markets Rally as Rate Hike Fears Fade Despite Iran Tensions – August 13, 2026
Stocks rallied Thursday as traders scaled back rate hike bets and oil prices retreated, while corporate earnings mostly beat expectations despite ongoing US-Iran tensions in the Persian Gulf.
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Markets Rebound Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Mixed Earnings: August 12, 2026 Briefing
Markets attempt to rebound on August 12, 2026 as investors weigh escalating Middle East tensions, a $432 billion July deficit, and a mixed earnings slate headlined by ANDG’s stunning beat.
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Markets Retreat as Iran Tensions Flare: Your Daily Briefing for August 11, 2026
Wall Street retreats as Iran’s refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz dashes peace hopes, sending oil prices higher while earnings season delivers mixed results.
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