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Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in the treatment of immune dysregulation by developing therapies that target the LIGHT-signaling network. It also focuses on reducing LIGHT levels which can moderate immune dysregulation in many acute and chronic inflammatory disorders. The company was founded by Blake M. Paterson, Isaac Blech, Barbara S. Slusher, and Solomon H. Snyder on January 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Avalo Therapeutics Inc

Avalo Therapeutics is attracting significant attention as investors monitor its lead clinical candidate, AVTX-009, with the community actively discussing potential Phase 2 trial readouts and bullish analyst coverage that underscores its long-term upside. Market participants are closely watching the high trading volume and volatility, while simultaneously expressing caution over the companys ongoing capital requirements and historical dependence on successful clinical data.

Derive is a decentralized protocol that creates programmable onchain options, perpetuals, and structured products.   Derive is deployed and operates on Derive Chain, an Ethereum rollup built using the OP stack and is the home of the Derive Protocol. It is a permission-less smart contract platform.  The Derive DAO earns trading fees from the Derive Protocol and gas fees from the Derive Chain, governed by DRV token holders. Trading fees accrue to an insurance fund to foster robustness of the protocol and rollup.  Derive has built an AI-powered trading app built for pro traders. In collaboration with Messari, Derive Pro translates market views into trades. The agent then prepares transactions for users and leverages smart contract wallets to make trades one-click, gasless and chainless. The app will support spot, perps and options trading on Derive, and will also plug in to spot AMMs on L2s like Optimism, Arbitrum and Base.

Derive

Derive is generating buzz following its collaboration with Synthetix to build derivatives on Ethereum, fueling optimism among holders regarding potential protocol growth. Community members are actively tracking the token's technical strength and buyback mechanisms as the asset displays steady upward momentum.

Petróleo Brasileiro SA engages in oil and gas exploration, production, and distribution activities. It operates through the following segments: Exploration and Production; Refining, Transportation, and Marketing; and Gas and Low Carbon Energies. The Exploration and Production segment covers the activities of exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas liquid, and natural gas, for the primary purpose of supplying its domestic refineries. The Refining, Transportation, and Marketing segment refers to refining, logistics, transport, and trading of crude oil and oil products activities as well as exports of ethanol. The Gas and Low Carbon Energies represents the activities of logistic and trading of natural gas and electricity, transportation and trading of liquefied natural gas, generation and electricity by means of thermoelectric power plants, as well as holding interests in transporters and distributors of natural gas. The company was founded on October 3, 1953 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Petroleo Brasileiro

Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) is trending as investors weigh strong production milestones and offshore expansion plans against ongoing concerns regarding political interference and fluctuating oil price environments. The community remains focused on the stock's potential for significant dividend payouts and its status as a value play, while closely monitoring geopolitical risks and regulatory hurdles affecting its deepwater drilling prospects.

FLOKI is a community-driven, multi-chain utility token that powers a broad ecosystem including decentralized gaming, finance, and educational platforms. Originally evolving from a meme-based asset, the project now focuses on a utility-driven model centered around three pillars: community engagement, technical utility, and global charity work, balancing this ecosystem growth with social impact, such as building schools in developing nations like Ghana and Nigeria.  Key features include Valhalla, an NFT metaverse game where the token serves as the primary currency for capturing creatures and upgrading characters. The ecosystem also features the FlokiFi Locker for securing digital assets and the University of FLOKI for web3 education,with real-world integration facilitated through a prepaid debit card for everyday purchases at global stores. Staking FLOKI allows users to earn rewards in a sister token.  The project is led by a group of core advisors known by pseudonyms such as Sabre and B (The Viking) and is officially backed by DWF Labs, a major digital asset investment firm and market maker. While a small tax on decentralized trades helps fund development, value moves through the system as users utilize the token to pay for in-game items, access asset-locking services, or purchase merchandise.

Floki Token

$FLOKI is seeing increased activity as the community celebrates the launch of its ETP in Europe, which is being viewed as a significant milestone for institutional accessibility. Traders are currently split between long-term optimism about the token's ecosystem developmentssuch as gaming and DeFi toolsand frustration over recent price volatility that has left many questioning the current market trend.

WhiteFiber, Inc. provides AI and HPC infrastructure & cloud and data center solutions. It operates through the following segments: Cloud Services and Colocation Services. The Cloud Services segment offers computing services to support generative AI workstreams. The Colocation Services segment provides customers with physical space, power and cooling within the data center facility. The company was founded on August 15, 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Whitefiber Inc.

WhiteFiber, Inc.

WhiteFiber is trending after securing a major 10-year, $865 million colocation agreement with Nscale for its NC-1 AI data center, a development the community sees as a long-awaited catalyst to validate the company's business model. Investors are actively discussing the stock's low float, potential for a short squeeze, and the implications of this contract on the company's long-term revenue growth and ability to attract future hyperscale clients.

United Parcel Service, Inc. is a package delivery company, which engages in the provision of global supply chain management solutions. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain Solutions. The U.S. Domestic Package segment includes time-definite delivery of letters, documents, and packages. The International Package segment focuses on delivery and shipments in Europe, Asia, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, and Latin America. The Supply Chain Solutions is involved in forwarding, logistics, Coyote, Marken, and UPS Mail Innovations. The company was founded by James E. Casey and Claude Ryan on August 28, 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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United Parcel Service, Inc.

UPS is currently a major focus for traders as the stock attempts a recovery following a multi-year downtrend, with community sentiment split between those viewing it as a deep-value turnaround play and others concerned about long-term margin pressure from labor costs and losing Amazon volume. Investors are actively monitoring the stock's consolidation around the $100 level, looking for signs that restructuring efforts and cost-cutting can successfully defend the dividend and drive a sustained breakout.

Carnival Corp. engages in the operation of cruise ships. It operates through the following business segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Others. The North America Cruise Operations segment includes the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Europe Cruise Operations segment consists of AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P&O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment represents port destinations and private islands for the benefit of its cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment operates hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Carnival Corp

Carnival Corp (CCL) is currently experiencing intense volatility as investors weigh resilient consumer travel demand against broader macroeconomic pressures, specifically rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the community is actively debating whether the recent share price decline represents an oversold buying opportunity ahead of upcoming earnings, others are closely monitoring fuel surcharges and potential margin impacts.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company, which engages in the research, development, and commercialization of therapeutic drugs. The company was founded by Robert Foster, Richard Glickman, and Michael Martin on June 16, 1993 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals is trending following a major management shake-up where long-time CEO Peter Greenleaf was replaced by board chair Kevin Tang, a move that investors view as a pivotal step toward unlocking shareholder value and accelerating potential acquisition efforts. The community is actively discussing the leadership transition, Tang's significant investment with no compensation, and the expectation that the new team will prioritize a strategic sale or partnership.

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Replimune Group, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It engages in the business of developing oncolytic immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. The company was founded by Philip Astley-Sparke, Colin A. Love, and Robert Coffin in March 2015 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Transocean stated that its Norway offshore rig contract is worth $490 million, accounting for about half of the company’s $1 billion deal wins.</li><li>The company also secured a 1,095-day extension from Petrobras in Brazil for its Deepwater Orion offshore rig, with the deal valued at $420 million.</li><li>Petrobras also extended Transocean’s Deepwater Aquila rig’s operations by 365 days, contributing about $160 million in order backlog.</li></ul>Transocean (RIG) shares gained nearly 5% in Thursday’s pre-market trade after the company announced major contract wins amid soaring crude oil prices.Transocean announced that it has secured contracts worth $1 billion for three offshore rigs, one in Norway and two in Brazil.The company’s massive deal wins come at a time when crude oil prices are soaring amid the ongoing Iran war, and President Donald Trump’s national address on Wednesday failed to signal a clear end to the conflict.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May gained nearly 8% to hover around $108 per barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June surged 7% to $109 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were up about 8% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Norway Contract Worth Half Of Transocean’s Wins</h2>Transocean stated that its Norway offshore rig contract is worth $490 million, accounting for about half of the company’s $1 billion deal wins.The company said it has been awarded a 1,905-day contract with Vår Energi ASA, with the program expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027. Transocean added that the contract has options that could extend the rig’s operations into 2034, if its customer fully exercises those options.Transocean also secured a 1,095-day extension from Petrobras in Brazil for its Deepwater Orion offshore rig. This deal brings $420 million in order backlog and commits the rig’s operations through March 2030.Lastly, Petrobras also extended Transocean’s Deepwater Aquila rig’s operations by 365 days, contributing about $160 million in order backlog.The company also stated that it retired the 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 in full, settling the outstanding principal of $358 million and other dues in cash.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Here’s Why Rising Crude Prices Are A Tailwind For Offshore Rigs</h2>Higher crude oil prices increase the profitability of deepwater projects, which are capital-intensive, leading to higher demand for rigs.During sustained high oil prices, companies invest offshore to lock in future supply, not just short-term gains.Crude oil prices have risen by about 92% in 2026 so far, with nearly 55% of the surge coming over the last month amid the ongoing Iran war.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RIG">RIG stock</a> is up 57% year-to-date and 96% over the past 12 months. The Invesco Oil &amp; Gas Services ETF (PXJ) is up 57% over the past 12 months, while the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH) is up 49%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-china-made-ev-sales-march-2026/cZ7xoOYRI8R">Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales Rise 9% In March, Registering Fifth Straight Month Of Gains: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Transocean Is Cashing In On Crude Oil’s War-Driven Surge

Transocean (RIG Stock) announced that it has secured contracts worth $1 billion for three offshore rigs, one in Norway and two in Brazil.

Transocean (RIG) Is Cashing In On Crude Oil’s War-Driven Surge

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Transocean announced that it has secured contracts worth $1 billion for three offshore rigs, one in Norway and two in Brazil.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BATL jumped 42%, TPET gained 18%, EONR rose 17%, INDO advanced 6%, and USO climbed 7% in premarket trading.</li><li>Brent crude traded near $108 per barrel and WTI hovered around $106.</li><li>Trump said the U.S. would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks and suggested the strait would reopen only after the war ends.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds surged in premarket trading on Thursday as crude surged following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of intensified strikes on Iran, dimming hopes for a near-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> rocketed 42%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> jumped 18%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> gained 17%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> rose 6%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO) advanced 7% in premarket trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Rises Above $105 As Hormuz Risks Persist</h2>Brent crude traded near $108 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate hovered around $106 after U.S. President Donald Trump warned the conflict with Iran would intensify. In a late-night White House address, he said the U.S. would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks and added the Strait of Hormuz would reopen “naturally” once the war ends, without giving a timeline.&nbsp;Crude had eased earlier this week on hopes of a near-term resolution, but the latest remarks revived concerns about prolonged hostilities and possible strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, even as Trump said the conflict was “very close” to completion.The effective closure of Hormuz continues to restrict flows of crude, gas and refined fuels, keeping Brent more than 40% above pre-war levels and sustaining inflation worries. Trump also warned the U.S. could “blow up Iranian infrastructure, including power plants,” if transit through the strait is not restored.Meanwhile, the UAE has joined calls for the UN to authorize action to reopen the route, while China and Pakistan urged safeguards for shipping. Iran said it would not reopen the waterway under pressure, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran and Oman would decide its future. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also dismissed Washington’s stance as “absurd displays.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Path Toward $110 Oil</h2>Analysts said the latest escalation signals reinforce near-term upside risks for crude, even if shipping disruptions eventually ease. Trump’s threat is “injecting fresh uncertainty into energy markets,” two members of ING Group’s commodities strategy team said in a note. They added that even if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes, a return to pre-war market conditions is likely to be slow as upstream production restarts, logistics normalization and inventory rebuilding take time, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-falls-on-prospects-of-quick-end-to-u-s-iran-conflict-2c9609d3">noted</a>.Meanwhile, analysts at online trading platform&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://xs.com">XS.com</a> said oil could “easily top $110 a barrel again in the near term,” noting that traders appear to be building positions in anticipation of further supply disruptions following Trump’s comments. They added that the market has yet to fully price in the risk of a broader Middle East escalation and that near-term upside risks outweigh downside&nbsp;risks.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://xs.com">XS.com</a> also said that the medium-term outlook is more balanced, as expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate increases could strengthen the dollar and pressure commodities priced in the currency. They said crude’s trajectory beyond the immediate conflict will depend on how the global economy absorbs the impact of tighter financial conditions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment on USO, TPET and EONR was ‘bearish’, with message volume ‘normal’, ‘extremely low’ and ‘low’, respectively. Sentiment on INDO was ‘extremely bearish’ with ‘extremely low’ message volume, while BATL stood out as ‘bullish’ amid ‘normal’ activity.Over the past year, BATL surged 187%, while USO and EONR each gained 61%. INDO rose 18%, while TPET declined 52%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/liberation-day-tariffs-one-year-ge-de-mmm-stocks/cZ7xNdYRIFD">One Year After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, GE And Deere Emerge As Only Big Manufacturing Winners</a>

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony for newly sworn-in U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin at the White House on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

USO, BATL, TPET Jump Premarket After Trump Says Hormuz Will Reopen ‘Naturally’ Without Timeline: Analysts See Oil Topping $110 Again

The closure of Hormuz has kept Brent more than 40% above pre-war levels, sustaining concerns about inflation and energy supply risks.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump warned strikes on Iran would continue for the next two to three weeks in his latest address.</li><li>Oil prices jumped after the speech, with WTI rising 3% to $103.45 and Brent climbing more than 4% to $ 105.51.</li><li>Asian markets also turned lower after Trump’s remarks, with MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index, excluding Japan, falling over 1%.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures slipped late Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that military operations against Iran would continue for weeks and threatened additional strikes, pushing oil prices higher and keeping traders focused on inflationary pressures ahead of a truncated trading week.As of 10.10 p.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 1.1%, while S&amp;P 500 futures were down by 0.8%. Dow futures were down 0.8%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> was ‘extremely bearish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Markets traded lower after Trump signaled military operations against Iran and said in his address, “We’re going to hit them extremely hard. Over the next two to three weeks, we’re going to bring them back to the Stone Age, where they belong.”&nbsp;He added that operations would continue until U.S. objectives are met, saying, “I’ve made clear from the beginning of Operation Epic Fury that we will continue until our objectives are fully achieved,” and that the military is “on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly, very shortly.”Trump also reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a central objective of the campaign, saying he had “vowed to never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” Iran had earlier denied it was negotiating with the U.S.Oil prices jumped after Trump’s speech reinforced expectations that the conflict could continue for weeks. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 3% to $103.45, reversing earlier declines, while Brent crude jumped over 4% to %105.51.Trump blamed Iran for rising gasoline prices, calling the increase “short-term,” and said countries dependent on the Strait of Hormuz should take responsibility for protecting the key shipping passage. “In the meantime, discussions are ongoing,” Trump said, while adding that countries relying on oil shipments through the Strait “must take care of that passage.” About one-fifth of the world’s oil flows through the strait.U.S. equities ended Wednesday’s session higher on hopes that the Iran conflict would near an end:<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>0</td><td>46,565.74</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0</td><td>6,575.32</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0</td><td>21,840.95</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>Tom Keen, a derivatives trader at Piper Sandler, said traders have been quick to rotate back into equities, noting that “you get a whiff of good news, or a whiff of progress and people are quick to re-risk,” according to a Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/the-iran-war-fomo-trade-is-sending-stocks-surging-cd607ac1">report</a>.Investors also parsed stronger-than-expected economic data, including a rebound in retail sales and better-than-forecast job additions.However, inflation expectations remain a concern. The Kobeissi Letter&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2039472589706269106">said on X</a> that U.S. consumer inflation expectations rose 0.7 percentage points in March to 6.2%, the highest level since August 2025 and the largest increase since April 2025 following the “Liberation Day” tariffs. Thursday marks the anniversary of Trump raising the average tariff rate to 22.5% and declaring April 2 “Liberation Day,” which he said would “forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch On NYSE, Nasdaq</h2>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (DJT): Shares fell about 2% overnight after Trump threatened continued strikes on Iran, weighing on risk sentiment.United States Oil Fund (USO): Shares rose over 5% overnight as crude jumped above $105 following Trump’s warning that military operations against Iran would continue, reviving energy supply concerns.Tesla (TSLA): Shares slipped about 2% overnight ahead of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-stock-rises-premarket-q1-deliveries-eyed-for-break-in-2-year-delivery-slump/cZ7Hh17RIni">Q1 delivery results</a> due Wednesday, with researcher Troy Teslike estimating 375,000 deliveries, above the 365,645 Wall Street consensus.Nvidia (NVDA): Shares edged higher in after-hours trading following a near 1% gain on Wednesday after CoreWeave reported strong MLPerf inference benchmark results using Nvidia’s AI infrastructure.MicroStrategy (MSTR): Shares fell about 2% on Wednesday due to insider selling, with director Jarrod Patten offloading shares as the stock faces pressure from dilution and broader market weakness amid Middle East tensions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Global Markets Are Performing Today</h2>In broader markets, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note was little changed at 4.31% at the start of April after rising nearly 37 basis points in March. Gold traded near $4,790 an ounce.Asian markets turned lower after Trump’s remarks on Iran, with MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan falling more than 1%. Markets in Australia and Japan also reversed earlier gains and moved into negative territory following the speech.Among the catalysts for the day are initial jobless claims, U.S. trade deficit data, remarks from Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, the March employment report, unemployment rate data, hourly wage figures, and the S&amp;P final U.S. services PMI ahead of the Good Friday market closure.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump departs after speaking during a House Republican retreat at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide After Trump Says US Will Hit Iran ‘Extremely Hard’ For Weeks: Why DJT, USO, TSLA, NVDA, MSTR Are In Focus

Investors now turn to jobless claims, trade data, Fed commentary, and the March employment report ahead of the Good Friday market closure.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Donald Trump hinted at a potential end to military involvement in Iran within weeks.</li><li>With a formal address scheduled for 9 PM ET, traders are cautiously pricing in a de-escalation scenario.</li><li>Weak earnings drag Nike Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. lower.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures extended their rebound rally into early Wednesday, with traders reacting to President Trump’s surprise announcement that U.S. military involvement in Iran could end within two to three weeks. He is scheduled to deliver a formal televised update tonight at 9 PM ET.As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 futures rose 0.7%, Dow and S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.6%.Despite the green start, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has moderated to ‘bearish’, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has been languishing at ‘extremely bearish’ amid high trading volume.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchNike (NKE): The stock fell another 10% in early pre-market trading after guiding for a Q4 revenue decline. CEO Elliott Hill is facing a prolonged turnaround, with China sales expected to drop 20% this quarter.Beyond Meat ($BYND): This plant-based meat maker is also taking it on the chin, with the stock cracking 10% in early pre-market trade after missing Q4 revenue estimates and citing "elevated uncertainty."Oracle (ORCL): Global layoffs affecting thousands are underway as the company pivots capital toward AI infrastructure.Microsoft (MSFT) &amp; Chevron (CVX): The companies are reportedly in talks for a massive $7B power plant in Texas to fuel AI data centers.Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA) surged 7% in its debut. It is the first pure-play fund to offer direct exposure to&nbsp;SpaceX (10% weight) alongside ASTS and RKLB. The launch coincides with today's scheduled&nbsp;Artemis 2 launch (after 6 PM ET). Watch out for space stocks in trade today.&nbsp;Memory chipmakers (MU, WDC)&nbsp;remain on the retail radar. Goldman Sachs reports a significant 30% drop in DDR5 memory prices following Google’s ‘TurboQuant’ news.Tesla (TSLA):&nbsp;Registration data shows a massive recovery in Europe (tripling in France), despite recent market-share losses to Chinese rivals. All eyes are on U.S. Q1 delivery numbers next.&nbsp;Crude oil fell by over $3 as geopolitical tensions eased following Trump's signals of de-escalation in Iran. Watch out for&nbsp;oil-related stocks (USO, BATL, EONR)&nbsp;in trade today.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Meta Platforms (META), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) and Omeros (OMER).&nbsp;Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching for the release of ADP Nonfarm Employment (Mar) and Core Retail Sales (Feb) today.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Tilray (TLRY), Conagra (CAG), Cal-Maine Foods (CALM), and Lamb Weston (LW) before the bell. Meanwhile, Penguin Solutions (PENG) and Franklin Covey (FC) report earnings after market close, among others.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead Of Trump Address On Iran: Why NKE, TSLA, USO, BYND, MU Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail sentiment remains bearish on SPY and QQQ, signaling caution beneath the surface.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BATL surged 245%, EONR 116% and USO 84% in the latest quarter, each posting record quarterly gains.</li><li>Brent crude slipped below $100 and WTI traded near $97 after Trump signaled the U.S. could exit the Iran conflict within two to three weeks.</li><li>Analysts said the war premium is easing but warned global supply deficits and disrupted shipping flows could keep crude markets tight for weeks or months.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded lower in premarket trading on Wednesday as crude retreated below $100 after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the Iran conflict may end within weeks, easing war-premium fears even with the Strait of Hormuz still largely shut.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> declined 11%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> dropped 9%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> fell 6%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> lost 4%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped 3% in premarket trading.Over the latest quarter, BATL surged 245%, EONR rose 116% USO gained 84%, with each stock marking&nbsp;its best quarter on record. INDO advanced 74%, its strongest quarterly performance since June 2024, while TPET fell 13%, extending its fourth straight quarter of declines.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Slides Despite Ongoing Hormuz Disruptions</h2>Brent crude slipped below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded around $97 after Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran within two to three weeks and indicated that an agreement with Tehran may be reached but was not necessary for the conflict to end.&nbsp;Oil futures closed the first quarter with record gains, with West Texas Intermediate rising $43.96 per barrel, or 77%, its biggest dollar increase on record and biggest gain since the second quarter of 2020. Brent crude climbed $57.50, or 94% in the quarter,&nbsp;also marking its largest dollar gain on record and its steepest percentage gain since the third quarter of 1990.The president is scheduled to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET to provide an update, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.The effective closure of the strait has choked off supplies of crude oil and gas to global markets and raised concerns about renewed inflationary pressure, with U.S. gasoline prices topping $4 per gallon for the first time since August 2022.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had received messages from the U.S. Middle East envoy but that no formal negotiations were underway, while the country has insisted on maintaining sovereignty over the strategic waterway. Trump said the U.S. could leave responsibility for reopening the chokepoint to other countries.Meanwhile, the UAE has urged the U.S. and military in Europe and Asia to form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force and is prepared to support such an operation, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/uae-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-9836ecbb">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal. China and Pakistan also called for an immediate ceasefire and safeguards for shipping through the waterway.<h2 class="st-heading-2">War Premium Starts To Ease, But Supply Risks Persist</h2>Spartan Capital said, “I think the oil market is going to dictate the end of this war,” warning that if crude climbs to $125 or $130 and stays there, “it’s going to cause havoc for the economy.” He added that even unconfirmed signals about a possible timeline for the conflict are already weighing on prices, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-rises-amid-ongoing-middle-east-tensions-9d9c9218">noted</a>.Forex.com said the relief move in crude may prove temporary. “Until the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut for the U.S. and its allies, the global energy shock is not going to go away.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Societe Generale expects a global oil supply deficit of 8.75 million barrels per day to persist through April even if hostilities ease by mid-month, saying Gulf producers must restore output, tankers must move barrels to refining hubs and infrastructure such as compressors and treatment plants must be brought back online. However, the firm noted that the process could take weeks to several months.IG said any de-escalation is unlikely to quickly restore flows through Hormuz, which keeps the market tight and limits downside in crude.Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at Phillip Nova, said markets are already shifting from panic-driven buying toward more tactical positioning. “The market has already priced in major geopolitical risks,” she said, adding that further upside now depends on actual supply losses rather than threats alone.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around oil was mostly negative, with USO, TPET and EONR showing ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘normal’ to ‘low’ message volume, while INDO registered ‘extremely bearish’ sentiment alongside ‘extremely low’ activity. BATL, however, stood out with ‘bullish’ sentiment amid ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged 200%, EONR rose 73%, USO gained 64% and INDO advanced 24%, while TPET declined 50%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-stock-rises-premarket-q1-deliveries-eyed-for-break-in-2-year-delivery-slump/cZ7Hh17RIni">Tesla Stock Rises Premarket: All Eyes On Q1 Delivery Print As Investors Look For Signs Of Break In 2-Year Delivery Slump</a>

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USO, BATL, EONR Slide Premarket After Record Quarter As Trump Signals Iran Exit Timeline: Analysts Say Oil Risks Still Linger

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Officials reportedly said reopening the chokepoint could extend the conflict beyond a four- to six-week timeline, with allies potentially taking the lead in restoring shipping access.</li><li>The USS Tripoli, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and elements of the 82nd Airborne entered the region, with up to 10,000 additional troops under consideration.</li><li>U.S. gasoline prices stood at $3.99 per gallon and diesel at $5.25 per gallon, underscoring ongoing pressure from disruptions in the Middle East.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded lower in overnight trading heading into Tuesday as crude eased after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to end military operations against Iran, even with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz still restricted.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> fell about 5%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> declined roughly 3%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> dropped around 3%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped about 2%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> lost nearly 2%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Eases Amid Signs Of Iran War Wind-Down</h2>Global benchmark Brent crude fell about 0.82% to $111.85 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate declined roughly 0.62% to $102.24 after The Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials, that Trump is willing to wind down military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.Officials reportedly said reopening the chokepoint could extend the conflict beyond the administration’s expected four-to-six-week timeline, with Washington instead aiming to complete strikes on Iran’s naval and missile capabilities before shifting responsibility for restoring shipping access to allies. The Strait typically carries roughly one-fifth of global oil flows, and traffic slowed sharply after Iran mined the waterway and threatened tankers.Meanwhile, the USS Tripoli, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and elements of the 82nd Airborne Division have entered the region, with officials also apparently considering deploying up to 10,000 additional troops and a possible operation to secure Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil War Premium Starts To Fade</h2>Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said “the U.S. stepping back from physically reopening the artery means the market now has to price a world where the blockage lingers, but the war premium fades at the margin,” according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/DJN_SN20260330016746:0/">report</a> from MarketWatch.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade, said an end to hostilities would support sentiment, but risks tied to disruption in the Strait remain significant. “The short-term view is that an end to the war would be a welcome development,” Waterer said. “But if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, this leaves global energy markets susceptible to further supply disruptions,” Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-30/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates">noted</a>.Garfield Reynolds of MLIV said “investors are seriously leaning into hopes for a path toward peace,” adding that now optimism is triumphing in the “short term at the least.” On the other hand, Dilin Wu, strategist at Pepperstone, said it was “premature” to read the latest headlines as a sign that the conflict is ending.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fuel Prices Stay Elevated Nationwide</h2>Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, said the most common gasoline price in the U.S. stood at $3.99 per gallon, up $0.3 from the prior week, while the national median price was $3.79 per gallon.California recorded the highest average gasoline price at $5.82, followed by Hawaii at $5.41 and Washington at $5.27, while Oklahoma posted the lowest average at $3.21, ahead of Kansas at $3.25 and Nebraska at $3.27.&nbsp;Diesel prices also remained elevated, with the national median reaching $5.25 per gallon, up $0.26 from the prior week, reflecting continued pressure across refined product markets as shipping disruptions in the Middle East ripple through global supply chains.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Stocktwits Users Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward USO was ‘neutral’ amid ‘normal’ message volume, while INDO and TPET drew ‘extremely low’ message volume with sentiment ‘extremely bearish’ and ‘bearish’, respectively. BATL saw ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment amid ‘high’ message volume, whereas EONR reflected ‘bearish’ sentiment with ‘low’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged about 325%, EONR climbed roughly 99%, USO gained around 74%, and INDO rose about 39%, while TPET declined nearly 38%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-sp500-nasdaq-futures-rise-trump-iran-war-wind-down-uso-mu-tsla-nke-intc/cZEPiuMRINs">Dow, S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flip Higher After Trump Signals Iran War Wind-Down: Why USO, MU, TSLA, NKE, INTC Are Trending</a>

USO, BATL, TPET Slide Overnight On Signs Iran Crisis May Be Ending: Analysts Say War Premium Fading, But Supply Risks Remain

Analysts said markets are pricing a fading war premium but warned supply risks remain if Hormuz stays constrained.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The S&amp;P 500 is over 9% below its high, while the Nasdaq-100 remains in correction territory, about 12% off peak.</li><li>Oil eased slightly after recent war-driven spikes, with WTI near $101.82 and Brent around $111.44.</li><li>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. expects to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz over time through escort operations.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures flipped sharply higher late Monday after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to end the Iran campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, easing near-term escalation concerns for investors.As of 10.40 p.m. ET, the Nasdaq 100, the S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures were all up nearly 1%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> was ‘extremely bearish’ amid ‘high’ message volume, while sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> was ‘bearish’ amid ‘normal’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Futures strengthened after The Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-ee950ad4">reported</a>, citing administration officials, that the White House is prepared to wind down the current phase of military operations against Iran even without immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Officials reportedly assessed that reopening the chokepoint could extend the war beyond the administration’s expected four-to-six-week timeline and instead plan to pressure Tehran diplomatically, while encouraging allies in Europe and the Gulf to play a larger role in restoring shipping access.The S&amp;P 500 has logged three straight losses and sits over 9% below its high, while the Nasdaq 100 remains in correction territory after a roughly 12% drop from its October record. Wall Street is also coming off its fifth straight weekly decline amid energy-driven growth and inflation concerns. Here are the prior session’s index moves:<figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>0.11%</td><td>45,216.14</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>−0.39%</td><td>6,343.72</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>−0.73%</td><td>20,794.64</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Oil remained elevated but showed signs of easing after recent war-driven gains. West Texas Intermediate crude slipped about 1.03% to $101.82 per barrel, while Brent crude declined roughly 1.19% to $111.44 after both benchmarks recently climbed to their highest levels since 2022 amid concerns over disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;The surge in crude earlier followed the arrival of additional U.S. troops in the region and the entry of Iran-backed Houthi militants into the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly one-fifth of global oil flows, remains restricted to limited vessel traffic after Tehran formalized control of the artery and imposed transit fees.Two Chinese state-owned container ships were attempting to exit Hormuz on Monday, while Iran also attacked a Kuwaiti crude carrier near Dubai, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corp. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6392148735112">told</a> Fox News that the U.S. expects to restore freedom of navigation through Hormuz over time through U.S. or multinational escorts.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. is in “<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-us-is-in-talks-with-new-iran-leadership-warns-complete-obliteration-of-energy-infrastructure-if-hormuz-remains-shut/cZERnXgRIZy">serious discussions</a>” with a “more reasonable” Iranian regime and added that “great progress has been made” toward ending military operations. He also warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, the U.S. could target Iran’s electric infrastructure, oil wells and Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of the country’s crude exports.Despite those risks, Trump said Tehran has already accepted most elements of a 15-point U.S. proposal and agreed to allow an additional 20 oil ships to cross the Strait.Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/mdubowitz/status/2038749526266151382">warned on X</a> that absent a deal, Iran’s economy is “headed toward collapse,” citing worsening macro conditions and infrastructure damage that have historically triggered protests during prior crises.Meanwhile, Powell said inflation expectations remain “well anchored beyond the short term,” adding that policymakers are not yet&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jerome-powell-fed-iran-war-effects-not-facing-policy-decision-yet/cZERs6iRIN9">facing a decision</a> on whether to respond to energy-driven inflation pressures as the economic impact remains uncertain.&nbsp;Dan Greenhaus, strategist at Solus Alternative Asset Management,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DanGreenhaus/status/2038693588704415927">said on X</a> that a 10% decline from the S&amp;P 500's highs is “a meaningful decline” that has historically often been a buying opportunity. “But the key variable is that none of those declines were commensurate with a recession (ex-COVID). That's what matters,” Greenhaus said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch On NYSE, Nasdaq</h2>United States Oil Fund (USO): Shares slipped about 2.3% overnight as crude prices pulled back, with Brent and WTI retreating more than 1% after reports that Trump may end the Iran campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.Micron Technology (MU): Shares fell 9.9% Monday, extending a post-earnings slide that has pushed the stock down roughly 30% from its March 18 peak amid concerns over the efficiency of AI memory demand after Google unveiled technology that could reduce memory needs in AI models.Tesla (TSLA): Shares fell nearly 2% Monday to a six-month low ahead of its April 2 Q1 <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-stock-6-month-low-analysts-flag-4-red-flags-ahead-of-q1-deliveries/cZEPimvRINr">delivery report</a> as Canaccord cut its price target to $420 despite maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, while GLJ Research reiterated a ‘Sell’ rating with a $24.86 target.Nike (NKE): Shares rose nearly 1% after hours ahead of Q3 results due Tuesday, while Jefferies reiterated a ‘Buy ' rating and $110 price target, citing cleaner inventories and improving North America and wholesale momentum.Intel (INTC): Shares hit nearly a three-month low on Monday as the company prepares to roll out commercial PCs featuring its 18A process and Core Ultra Series 3 platform starting Tuesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Global Markets Are Performing Today</h2>In broader markets, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note was about 4.35%, while gold traded near $4,507 an ounce.&nbsp;Asian markets were mixed, with MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edging lower, as equities opened higher in Australia and lower in Japan.Among the catalysts for the day are the S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index, Chicago PMI data, February job openings, and March consumer confidence readings, along with remarks from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, Fed Governor Michael Barr and Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flip Higher After Trump Signals Iran War Wind-Down: Why USO, MU, TSLA, NKE, INTC Are Trending

The White House is reportedly shifting toward diplomatic pressure and allied support rather than extending military operations beyond a four- to six-week timeline.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Williams said that the war in the Middle East could trigger a large supply shock that could simultaneously raise inflation via an increase in mid-term costs and commodity prices, as well as dampen economic activity.&nbsp;</li><li>Earlier on Monday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that while the central bank anticipated inflation to be in control over the long run, the surge in oil prices due to a supply crunch would impact inflation expectations.&nbsp;</li><li>Earlier this month, the OECD projected U.S. inflation to rise to 4.2% in 2026, driven up by energy price hikes due to the impact of the war in Iran and Trump’s tariffs.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams reportedly said on Monday that the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran in the Middle East would boost overall inflation in the near term.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-williams-says-monetary-policy-well-positioned-unusual-circumstances-2026-03-30/">report</a> from Reuters, Williams however added that some of those effects would reverse later as long as oil prices retreated after the end of the war.Williams said in the remarks prepared for an event by the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation that despite these forecasts, the current monetary policy was in ​a good place to deal with the range of challenges.The Fed president’s remarks come amid rising oil prices and inflation levels steadily above the central bank’s 2% target.“This is an unusual set of ‌circumstances,” Williams reportedly said, adding, “But the current stance of monetary policy is well positioned to balance the risks to our maximum employment and price stability goals.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Inflation Risks</h2>Williams said that the war in the Middle East could trigger a large supply shock that could simultaneously raise inflation via an increase in mid-term costs and commodity prices, as well as dampen economic activity. The NY Fed president also noted that this had already begun to play ​out, with early signs of supply chain disruptions already emerging.Meanwhile, earlier on Monday, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jerome-powell-fed-iran-war-effects-not-facing-policy-decision-yet/cZERs6iRIN9">Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell </a>said that while the central bank anticipated inflation to be in control over the long run, the surge in oil prices due to a supply crunch would impact inflation expectations.Powell also said that the Fed was not yet faced with the impact of the Iran war oil supply shock because it was too soon to know how the Iran war and related oil price increase would impact the U.S. economy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Inflation Expectations</h2>Earlier this month, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projected U.S. inflation to rise to 4.2% in 2026, driven up by energy price hikes due to the impact of the war in Iran and Trump’s tariffs. This was among the highest among the G7 countries.OECD said that it expects core inflation to be at 3% in 2026 and 2.4% in 2027.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market State</h2>Meanwhile, crude oil prices continued to climb on Monday. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May was up around 2% to reach about $105 per barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June climbed about 1.6% to go above $114 per barrel.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) closed up about 4.5% and continued to climb higher in post-market hours.On the other hand, U.S. equities were in red in Monday’s extended trading hours. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.03%; the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.08%; and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) was down 0.01%.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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According to a report from Reuters, Williams however added that some of those effects would reverse later as long as oil prices retreated after the end of the war. 

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