Fundies Cheat Sheet: March 9 – 13, 2026
The Hormuz crisis enters week two with WTI near $89, U.S. CPI drops Wednesday, and stagflation risks now define every major market decision heading into March 9–13.
The Hormuz crisis enters week two with WTI near $89, U.S. CPI drops Wednesday, and stagflation risks now define every major market decision heading into March 9–13.
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United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($12B) in January: Actual ($8.05B)
Today’s stock market revealed a turbulent yet dynamic trading environment, as the tech sector faltered while energy stocks outperformed. The trading landscape was riddled with red, except for a few bright spots in specific sectors, reflecting broader market uncertainty. 📉 Technology and Semiconductor Struggles Semiconductors: The semiconductor sector is experiencing considerable pressure. Key players such as Nvidia (NVDA) and…
Gold prices staged a turnaround on Friday, reversing the earlier decline and trading just above the $5,170 mark per troy ounce. The yellow metal continues to draw support from safe haven demand linked to tensions in the Middle East, although gains remain measured as investors weigh the prospect of higher inflation.
The initial reaction to the February U.S. nonfarm payroll report saw the dollar move lower after the headline employment figure came in weaker than expected. Job growth slowed and several sectors posted declines, including construction, manufacturing, and leisure and hospitality. The report was also weighed down by a sharp drop in private education and health services, partly tied to…
Gold prices staged a turnaround on Friday, reversing the earlier decline and trading just above the $5,170 mark per troy ounce. The yellow metal continues to draw support from safe haven demand linked to tensions in the Middle East, although gains remain measured as investors weigh the prospect of higher inflation.
The jobs report was a tough mess. It is just one month but it was not a good month. If we get several months like this data, it would be of concern. It is hopeful that we see continued progress on inflation. Hopeful that we can resume the rate cuts by the end of the year. Question is whether…
Gold prices staged a turnaround on Friday, reversing the earlier decline and trading just above the $5,170 mark per troy ounce. The yellow metal continues to draw support from safe haven demand linked to tensions in the Middle East, although gains remain measured as investors weigh the prospect of higher inflation.
For what it is worth, the US business and retail inventories for the month of December was released: Business inventories rose 0.1% versus 0.1% expected. Prior month was revised lower to 0.0% from 0.1%. Retail inventories rose 0.4% versus 0.2% last month. Details: Total sales (manufacturers’ shipments + distributive trade): $1,965.9B in December +0.5% m/m vs November 2025 +3.2%…