Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Pre-Market · Monday, August 17, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News The S&P 500’s 6% rally to record levels is built on earnings that may not withstand scrutiny, while Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions are sustaining elevated oil prices and creating macro headwinds
Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Post-Market · Friday, August 14, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News Geopolitical escalation in the Middle East dominated Friday’s session, with tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. threats of additional Iran sanctions, and rising oil prices creating a risk-off backdrop. Treasury yields
Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Pre-Market · Friday, August 14, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News The US is escalating economic pressure on Iran with threats of indefinite blockades and unprecedented sanctions measures, coinciding with renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices are rallying on
Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Post-Market · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dominate the energy complex as the Pentagon signals indefinite naval blockade capability while global oil inventories face mounting strain. Oil prices retreated 2% on weak demand
Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Pre-Market · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News Geopolitical tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are the dominant market driver on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with implications for energy prices, global supply chains, and risk sentiment. Oil has slipped
Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Post-Market · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News Energy markets face compounding supply risks from Middle East tensions and environmental disasters, while fiscal deterioration and stable inflation data create mixed signals for Fed policy. Data center AI capex momentum and potential