What’s Moving Markets This Week? And Where to Look Next

Last week's rally looked strong on the surface. This week starts with a different tone: oil is back above $100, peace talks have failed, and inflation is already biting.

Summary

Last week’s rally was real, but it was built on a ceasefire that now looks fragile. Reuters reported Brent had plunged about 13% after the two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced on April 7, only to jump back above $102 on Monday after talks in Islamabad failed and Washington announced a blockade of Iranian ports.

US CPI rose 3.3% year on year in March, with Reuters reporting the biggest monthly gasoline surge on record helping drive the jump. Consumer sentiment then fell to a record low of 47.6, with. . .

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