US Markets Wrap

Stocks staged a massive comeback after Donald Trump signaled a temporary halt to attacks on Iran. The Dow surged more than 1,300 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted sharp gains. Investors are now weighing whether this is a turning point or just a relief rally. Christine Short, Head of Research, TMX Datalinx also digs into bank earnings, IPO momentum, and whether the resilient consumer can keep holding up. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangImage: Geralt via PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The S&P 500 just logged its worst quarter since 2022, but is the sky really falling, or is this a prime buying opportunity? George Schultze, Founder and Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management unpacks the complex macroeconomic forces driving the latest market session. He shares his insights on the Federal Reserve's "worst-case scenario" of oil-driven stagflation and whether double-digit corporate earnings growth and a projected $700B in AI capital expenditures can keep the fundamentals intact. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Gino Crescoli from Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management breaks down the explosive market surge as the Dow climbs over 1,100 points on reports of a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict. She explains why current market corrections represent a rare buying opportunity, the surprising strength of corporate earnings despite the war, and how massive AI capital expenditures  re poised to drive generational productivity.   Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets took a hit as oil prices surged and nerves crept back in. Tech stocks led the drop, pushing the Nasdaq into correction territory. There’s still a lot of uncertainty around a ceasefire and where inflation goes next. Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager, Barrow Hanley Global Investors shares how he’s navigating the swings. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangImage: Pete Linforth from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Iran war now stretching into its fourth week, President Trump has indicated that the US is in active negotiations and the other side wants to make a deal. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses whether a ceasefire is truly realistic, and also dives into the continued energy disruptions, climbing costs, and the surprising reasons behind a weaker gold market. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street trims steep losses as investors track fresh developments in the Iran conflict and volatile oil prices. Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments discusses how close crude is to a tipping point that could start hurting the broader U.S. economy and portfolios. In Washington, tensions swirl around the Fed as rising inflation collides with political gridlock on rates Plus, the overlooked side of the AI boom and why infrastructure could be the real trade ahead. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Gino Crescoli from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers breaks down a wild trading session and looks past the headlines to understand what is truly moving Wall Street. Stocks recently tried to bounce back after a dip in crude prices, but the shadow of global geopolitics and energy infrastructure attacks continues to loom large over the markets. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.