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Palantir Technologies Inc

Palantir is currently under intense pressure as investors weigh ongoing Middle East geopolitical conflicts against the stock's high valuation and technical breakdown. While some market participants are buying the dip, citing strong long-term AI enterprise software prospects and continued military partnerships, others are concerned about overextended multiples and shifting sentiment across the broader tech sector.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

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Micron is trending as investors grapple with a sharp sell-off triggered by concerns over new memory-compression technology and broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The community remains deeply divided, with some viewing the price decline as an irrational reaction to temporary fears while others brace for further downside, emphasizing the stock's high volatility.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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AleAnna is experiencing a significant surge in community interest driven by extreme short interest and a high cost-to-borrow, leading traders to anticipate a potential short squeeze. Investors are increasingly focused on the stock's role as a European natural gas provider during the current energy supply crisis, with many bullishly accumulating shares and warrants in expectation of continued upward momentum.

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<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.

The Federal Reserve logo is visible on the William McChesney Martin Jr. Building on December 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.

NY Fed President Says Increase In Energy Prices From Middle East War To Boost Inflation: Report

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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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Fed Chair added that the central bank’s rate decisions have a lagged impact on the economy, so hiking rates now will not help tame inflation due to the war in Iran.</li><li>Powell added that while it is too early to assess the impact of the energy price shock on the U.S. economy, the Fed’s monetary policy is well-positioned to address it.</li><li>According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates in the current 3.5% to 3.75% range throughout 2026 ranged from 76% to 97%.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during an interview at Harvard University’s Principles of Economics class on Monday that the central bank is not facing the question of the impact of the Iran war-induced oil supply shock yet, while adding that the Fed will be mindful of the broader context when it makes a monetary policy decision.“Inflation expectations do appear to be well anchored beyond the short term, but nonetheless, it's something we will eventually maybe face the question of what to do here. We're not really facing it yet, because we don't know what the economic effects will be,” he said, adding that it is too soon to know how the Iran war will impact the U.S. economy amid a rise in energy prices.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Powell Says Need To Monitor Inflation Expectations</h2>Powell noted that the Fed’s primary tool for controlling interest rates affects demand, not supply. He added that the rise in oil prices is a supply-side shock, while acknowledging that it could affect inflation expectations.“You have to carefully monitor inflation expectations because you can have a series of these supply shocks and that can lead the public generally… businesses, price setters, households… lead them to start expecting higher inflation over time,” he added.Last week, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development forecast all-items inflation in the U.S. at 4.2% for 2026, a sharp increase from its previous forecast of 2.8%. The global policy group cited the ongoing war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s tariffs as reasons for its increase in inflation projections.“The breadth and duration of the conflict are very uncertain, but a prolonged period of higher energy prices will add markedly to business costs and raise consumer price inflation, with adverse consequences for growth,” the OECD stated.It expects core inflation, which excludes energy and food prices, to be at 3% in 2026 and 2.4% in 2027.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed’s Rate Decisions Have A Lagged Impact On Economy, Says Powell</h2>The Fed Chair added that the central bank’s rate decisions have a lagged impact on the economy, so hiking rates now will not help tame inflation due to the war in Iran.“By the time the effects of a tightening in monetary policy take effect, the oil price shock is probably long gone, and you’re weighing on the economy at a time when it’s not appropriate. So the tendency is to look through any kind of supply shock,” he added.Powell added that while it is too early to assess the impact of the energy price shock on the U.S. economy, the Fed’s monetary policy is well-positioned to address it.According to the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html?redirect=/trading/interest-rates/countdown-to-fomc.html">tool</a>, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates in the current 3.5% to 3.75% range through 2026 ranged from 76% to 97% across the remaining Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Continues To Inch Up</h2>Crude oil prices gained on Monday, hovering above the $100 a barrel level.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May gained about 4% to hover around $103 per barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June rose more than 2% to $108 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) rose 4%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up more than 1% at the time of writing.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Monday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.17%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.15%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.58%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/goldman-sachs-market-too-hawkish-fed-rate-outlook-iran-war-crude-oil-prices/cZERpdeRINE">Goldman Sachs Says Market Is Too Hawkish On Fed Rate Outlook As Iran War Drives Up Oil Prices: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers remarks at a news conference following a FOMC meeting at the Federal Reserve on October 29, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

Powell Says Fed ‘Not Really Facing’ Policy Decision Yet Amid Iran Oil Shock – Adds Central Bank Will Be ‘Mindful Of The Broader Context’

The Fed chair noted that the central bank’s primary tool of controlling interest rates has an impact on the demand side, not supply, and added that the rise in oil prices is a supply-side shock.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goldman Sachs stated that the current oil supply shock has a cautionary parallel in history, pointing to the one in the 1990s, triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.</li><li>This resulted in the removal of nearly 4 million barrels of oil from global markets, leading to a rise in the average monthly crude oil price from $17 per barrel to $36 per barrel.</li><li>Crude oil prices ticked higher on Monday, hovering above $100 a barrel, even after President Donald Trump said Iran has largely agreed to the 15-point ceasefire plan.</li></ul>Goldman Sachs analysts on Monday reportedly said markets are too hawkish on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook,&nbsp;as the ongoing war in Iran and a steep rise in crude oil prices have driven up expectations of a rate hike.“The market has priced a much larger hawkish shock than historical experience would suggest,” said Goldman Sachs strategist Dominic Wilson, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/goldman-says-traders-have-fed-outlook-wrong-as-oil-surge-drives-rate-hike-fears.html">report</a> by CNBC.According to the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html?redirect=/trading/interest-rates/countdown-to-fomc.html">tool</a>, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates in the current 3.5% to 3.75% range throughout 2026 stood between 79% to 97%, across the remaining Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cautionary Parallels To 1990s Oil Supply Shock</h2>The firm stated that the current oil supply shock has a cautionary parallel in history, pointing to the one in the 1990s, triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. This resulted in the removal of nearly four million barrels of oil from global markets, leading to a rise in the average monthly crude oil price from $17 per barrel to $36 per barrel.Alan Greenspan, who was the Fed Chair during this shock, kept rates steady at an effective rate of 8.23% to 8.2% between January 1990 and September 1990, before beginning to lower them to 2.96% in December 1993.“So we have precedent for the market leaning heavily on the risk of higher rates, and demanding a sizable risk premium, even though the Fed ultimately cut rates sharply in that episode,” the firm stated in its note.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Ticks Higher</h2>Meanwhile, crude oil prices ticked higher on Monday to hover above the $100 a barrel level despite President Donald Trump stating that Iran has agreed to the 15-point ceasefire plan “for the most part.”U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May gained about 4% to hover around $103 per barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June rose more than 2% to $108 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) rose 4%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up more than 1% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">When Is FOMC’s Next Meeting Scheduled?</h2>The FOMC’s next meeting is scheduled for April 28 and April 29. According to the CME FedWatch tool, there is a 99.5% probability that interest rates will remain unchanged.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Monday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.31%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) edged lower by 0.03%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.75%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bfrg-stock-more-than-doubled-today-what-is-fueling-the-surge/cZERFnXRIZz">BFRG Stock More Than Doubled Today — What Is Fueling The Surge?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, The Federal Reserve System logo displayed on a smartphone. 

Goldman Sachs Says Market Is Too Hawkish On Fed Rate Outlook As Iran War Drives Up Oil Prices: Report

According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates in the current 3.5% to 3.75% range throughout 2026 stood between 79% to 97%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>El-Erian cautioned that even though the U.S. is the only one in a position to declare victory in the Iran war, it cannot impose outcomes.</li><li>The economist warned that he is starting to see a destruction of demand in other economies that can accumulate, and added that there could be an impact on demand in the U.S. as well.</li><li>El-Erian noted that Asian economies are not worried only about crude oil prices but also about actual shortages.</li></ul>Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, on Monday warned that there could be financial instability if the shocks to the U.S. economy due to the Iran war continue to escalate.During an interview with CNBC, the economist stated that the inflation shock from the Iran war could lead to reduced spending, particularly among low-income households.“If this continues… so you start with energy shock, interest rate shock, inflation shock, demand shock… then if this continues, which I hope it won’t, we’re going to be talking about financial instability,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Can Declare Victory, But Can’t Impose Outcomes, Cautions El-Erian</h2>The economist also cautioned that even though the U.S. is the only one in a position to declare victory in the Iran war, it cannot impose outcomes.“I think we are going from a price shock to a price shock and a demand shock, and that’s the economic logic of all these tipping points being triggered in the war. I must say, I’m more worried than the average person because of the dynamics of the war. It’s an asymmetrical war, and you now have four parties in the war, all of whom believe they’re winning,” he added, noting that this makes it more difficult to end the conflict.El-Erian also warned that he is starting to see a destruction of demand in other economies that can accumulate, while adding that there could be an impact on demand in the U.S. as well. He added that Asian economies are not worried about crude oil prices alone, but about actual shortages, highlighting that this is another tipping point for the global economy.Meanwhile, crude oil prices hovered above the $100 a barrel level at the time of writing.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May gained more than 2% to hover around $102 per barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June also rose 2% to $107 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) rose 2%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up about 0.4% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">El-Erian Says He Won’t Buy The Index At This Juncture</h2>The economist added that while his risk meter has gone from reduced to maximum risk-off, and now to finding some stocks attractive, he still wouldn’t go into the market and buy the index at this point.El-Erian also stated that there have been multiple tipping points in the Iran war, with the first being disruption and the second being damage to infrastructure, both energy and non-energy.“We’re starting to realize it’s not just about oil, it’s about fertilizers, it’s about helium, it’s about aluminum,” he added, stating that he worries that there will be a broader shock.The next tipping point, according to El-Erian, is physical shortages of energy, which could result in higher prices for products imported from Asia to the U.S. He also cautioned that there could be concerns about the availability of these products.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Monday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.57%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.34%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.94%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bfrg-stock-more-than-doubled-today-what-is-fueling-the-surge/cZERFnXRIZz">BFRG Stock More Than Doubled Today — What Is Fueling The Surge?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz, during an interaction

El-Erian Warns Iran War Could Lead To Financial Instability If Shocks To US Economy Continue: Report

During an interview with CNBC, the economist stated that the inflation shock from the Iran war could lead to reduced spending, particularly among low-income households.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent climbed as much as 3.7% to $116.75, staying on track for a record monthly gain after a 60% surge in March, while WTI briefly moved above $100.</li><li>The escalation followed Houthi missile launches toward Israel and Iran’s restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>The U.S. reportedly deployed additional troops to the region, while talks around securing enriched uranium from Iran raised concerns about potential deeper military involvement.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded higher early Monday as crude surged after Iran-backed Houthi militants entered the Middle East conflict and additional U.S. troops moved into the region, raising fears the widening war could further disrupt global energy supplies.Battalion Oil (BATL) surged over 7%, EON Resources (EONR) gained about 2%, Trio Petroleum (TPET) rose roughly 1%, the United States Oil Fund (USO) added about 1%, while Indonesia Energy (INDO) edged marginally lower.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent Tops $116 As Middle East War Escalates</h2>Global benchmark Brent crude climbed as much as 3.7% to $116.75 a barrel and remained on track for a record monthly gain after rising about 60% in March. West Texas Intermediate briefly traded above $100 before trimming gains.The move followed missile launches by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants toward Israel over the weekend. The group said it would “continue operations” until attacks on Iran and its proxy forces cease, opening a new front in a conflict now in its fifth week.Iran has also restricted most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried roughly 15 million barrels per day of crude and about 5 million barrels per day of refined products. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran allowed additional tankers to pass as a goodwill gesture. Trump also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5?syn-25a6b1a6=1">told</a> the Financial Times that he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and could target the Kharg Island export hub.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ground Operation Risks Grow In Iran War</h2>The U.S. has reportedly ordered thousands of additional troops into the region, raising concerns about a possible ground operation. Washington is also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-weighs-military-operation-to-extract-irans-uranium-37427c8b">apparently</a> weighing a plan to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran, a move that could place U.S. forces inside the country for days and potentially extend the conflict timeline.Meanwhile, the Houthis’ entry into the conflict introduces fresh risks to Red Sea shipping and to cargo flows routed through Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu export system, an increasingly important bypass following disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s Channel 12 separately reported Israeli troops would not participate if the United States launches a land operation inside Iran.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bonds Gain Appeal As Oil Surge Continues</h2>Ole Hansen of Saxo Bank&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2038517368104550592">said on X</a> that markets are starting to shift from reacting mainly to an inflation shock toward pricing a broader slowdown risk, with the change “beginning to lend support to both bonds and gold.”First Abu Dhabi Bank said the duration of the conflict will be critical for the macro outlook, warning that “the longer and more protracted the conflict is, the more structurally damaging and hawkish it will surely be for the macroeconomic outlook.” However, the bank still sees scope for a “short-term stagflation environment” if fighting eases in the coming weeks, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/DJN_DN20260330000955:0/">report</a> by Dow Jones Newswires.Meanwhile, LBBW said disruptions across energy markets could trim growth on both sides of the Atlantic by roughly 0.25 percentage points this year. Morgan Stanley said recent moves in inflation swaps already “reflect increasing downside risks to growth,” adding that those risks would likely rise further if energy prices continue climbing.Pimco said high-quality bonds are again becoming attractive portfolio stabilizers, noting that “this is a practical moment to consider rebalancing” for portfolios heavily tilted toward equities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Stocktwits Users Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was mostly ‘bearish’ among energy stocks, with USO and EONR seeing ‘low’ message volume and INDO and TPET registering ‘extremely low’ activity. BATL stood out with ‘bullish’ sentiment and ‘normal’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL has surged about 382%, followed by EONR up roughly 127%, USO up around 61%, and INDO up about 46%, while TPET has declined by nearly 33%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mark-cuban-roasts-elon-musk-work-will-be-optional-spacex-ipo-grok/cZER14cRIZ1">Will SpaceX IPO Prospectus Be Written By Grok? Mark Cuban Roasts Elon Musk Over His ‘Work Will Be Optional’ Claim</a>

Over the past year, BATL has surged about 382%, followed by EONR up roughly 127%, USO up around 61%, and INDO up about 46%, while TPET has declined by nearly 33%. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

USO, BATL, EONR Jump Premarket As Brent Tops $116 After Houthis Enter War: Morgan Stanley Flags ‘Increasing Downside Risks To Growth’

Analysts said markets are shifting from inflation concerns toward growth risks, with some noting that the shock is beginning to support bonds and gold.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed more than 800 points, the S&amp;P 500 lost about 110 points, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 464 points at the time of writing.&nbsp;</li><li>As per a report from Bloomberg, the Trump administration has been signaling to allies that it does not have any immediate plans for a ground invasion of Iran, although it has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East.&nbsp;</li><li>Markets were also weighed down by a dip in technology megacap stocks.</li></ul>U.S. stocks declined to their lowest levels in about six months amid extreme volatility due to the war in the Middle East, further pressured by a sell-off in megacap tech stocks.The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed more than 800 points, the S&amp;P 500 lost about 110 points, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 464 points at the time of writing.Meanwhile, oil prices continued to soar on Friday, with the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May up about 6% to trade around $100.40 per barrel at the time of writing. Brent crude futures expiring in June also soared past $114 per barrel.Despite U.S. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spy-qqq-dia-climb-post-market-after-trump-says-us-pausing-energy-plant-destruction-in-iran/cZ3sekZRIlJ">President Donald Trump's recent announcement</a> about pausing the attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days, markets remained uncertain about the president’s moves.<h2 class="st-heading-2">U.S. Mixed Signals</h2>As per a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-27/us-signals-to-allies-no-immediate-plans-for-iran-ground-invasion">report</a> from Bloomberg earlier on Friday, which cited people familiar with the matter, the Trump administration has been signaling to allies that it does not have any immediate plans for a ground invasion of Iran, although it has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East.However, the report also noted that President Trump could change his mind about the decision or launch an attack at any time. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz has been choked since the start of the war, cutting off global energy supplies and sending oil prices soaring.Ken Polcari, partner and chief market strategist at Slatestone Wealth in Jupiter, Florida, reportedly <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-subdued-iran-strike-delay-offers-limited-relief-2026-03-27/">told</a> Reuters that the overall tone in the market has turned “very negative and now we have broken down into correction territory."&nbsp; "In the end, I would view this as a big opportunity, but would not be surprised if we see a drawdown anywhere between 15% to 20% before ​it is over," Polcari added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tech Downturn</h2>Markets were also weighed down by a dip in technology megacap stocks. Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) declined about 2% on Friday, while Amazon.com (AMZN) and Meta Platforms Inc. (META) were both down by more than 4% as investors pulled back from high valuation stocks.Meanwhile, 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 about 1.6% at the time of writing, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.81%, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) was trading 1.6% lower.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was trading about 6% higher at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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SPY, QQQ, DIA Tumble To Lowest Level In Six Months — Wall Street Sees ‘Correction Territory’ 

Ken Polcari, partner and chief market strategist at Slatestone Wealth in Jupiter, Florida, reportedly told Reuters that the overall tone in the market has turned “very negative and now we have broken down into correction territory." 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin accounted for nearly half of the overall liquidations with $221 in crypto bets wiped out in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;</li><li>Bitcoin is also on track to track for a six month slump, last seen during the 2018-19 crypto winter.</li><li>The decline came alongside elevated oil prices, with Brent crude holding above $100 after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about global energy supply.&nbsp;</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $66,000 on Friday morning and triggered more than $500 million in liquidations across the cryptocurrency marketAccording CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">data</a>, more than $469 million came from long positions that were forced to unwind. Bitcoin accounted for nearly half of the overall liquidations with $221 in crypto bets wiped out, followed by Ethereum (ETH), which saw $140 million go underwater.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Dumps To Under $66,000</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell over 5% in the last 24 hours to around $65,700. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits fell to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_112936_png_bc2235266a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 112936.png" width="1374" height="145"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 10:55 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The cryptocurrency has now fallen almost 6% over the past week and its month returns have edged into red territory. Bitcoin is on-track to hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">rare six-month losing streak</a>, last seen during the crypto winter of 2018 and 2019. It remains more than 45% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> fell 4.8% in the last 24 hours, falling below the $2,000 support level to around $1,970. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin also trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_112813_png_0fbb302f62.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 112813.png" width="1345" height="161"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 10:55 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Bitcoin Falling?</h2>The decline came alongside elevated oil prices, with Brent crude holding above $100 after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about global energy supply. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks did little to improve risk appetite, leaving traders cautious.Brent crude oil prices rose over 2% to above $103 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices us gained more than 4% to above $96 a barrel. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United Stated Oil Fund (USO)</a> rose 4.35% in morning trade to around $122. Retail sentiment around the fund trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_110309_png_bacc342b06.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 110309.png" width="1359" height="150"><figcaption>USO retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 11:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Many users on Stockwits forecast that Bitcoin’s price is likely to fall to at least $50,000, with some citing technicals while others blamed the U.S.-Iran war.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/BruniCharting/message/648744513</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheBullofWalllStreet/message/648734291</stembedurl>“Bitcoin and US equities are selling off as oil and gold rally heading into the weekend,” X crypto analyst Satoshi Stacker&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/StackerSatoshi/status/2037555127448383576?s=20">wrote</a> in a post. “Be prepared for further headline volatility as we approach the weekly tradfi close later today.”Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $66,000 – Wipes Out $500 Million In Crypto Bets Amid Oil Surge, Hormuz Tensions 

Nearly $470 million of overall crypto liquidations came from long positions that were forced to unwind. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Guggenheim CIO Anne Walsh said that the bigger risk to U.S. equities is a shift in investor sentiment, not inflation.</li><li>Since the Iran war began in February, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&amp;P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite indexes are all down by nearly 7%.</li><li>The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq are currently headed toward their fifth straight weekly loss, with both the indexes down 0.9% and 1.3%, respectively, at the time of writing.</li></ul>Guggenheim’s Chief Investment Officer, Anne Walsh, reportedly warned on Friday that U.S. stocks could be headed for a decline of about 10% if crude oil prices remain persistently elevated amid the ongoing Iran war.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-27/guggenheim-cio-says-oil-shock-can-drive-10-selloff-in-us-stocks">report</a>, Walsh said that if crude oil prices remain around the $100 a barrel level for three months, U.S. equities would face a meaningful downside.Since the Iran war began in February, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the S&amp;P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite indexes are all down by nearly 7%.The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq are currently headed toward their fifth straight weekly loss, with both the indexes down 0.9% and 1.3%, respectively, at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Investor Sentiment Shift A Bigger Risk, Says Walsh</h2>Walsh added that the bigger risk to U.S. equities is a shift in investor sentiment, not inflation.“When people are paying more at the pump, they start making choices. That can bleed into consumer sentiment, and ultimately into market sentiment,” Walsh stated.Persistently higher fuel prices could begin weighing on household budgets and investor psychology, potentially derailing the “buy the dip” dynamic that has supported markets recently, she said.“If you lose the buy-the-dip mentality of the retail investor, that could definitely have a big effect. And then we could see easily a 10% selloff,” Walsh added.The Guggenheim CIO recommended investors diversify, pointing to fixed-income securities, equities, and gold as potential avenues for investment.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Boiling Crude</h2>Crude oil prices have soared since the Iran war broke out in February, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May gaining nearly 46%, while Brent crude futures expiring in June soared about 43%.At the time of writing, WTI crude futures expiring in May were hovering around $98 per barrel, rising nearly 4%, while Brent crude futures expiring in June were up 2% to hover around $104 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) rose 4%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up about 3% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Extends Pause On Iran Energy Strikes</h2>President Donald Trump on Thursday extended the pause on Iran energy strikes by 10 days to April 6, 2026, saying that this was in accordance with a request by the Iranian government.“Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media and others, they are going very well,” he said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116297295543838717">post</a> on Truth Social.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_23ce0667df.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="577" height="257"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<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 0.89%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.22%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.86%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tsla-stock-wedbush-reiterates-600-price-target-tesla-spacex-merger-2027/cZ3H5IfRImb">TSLA Stock In Focus After Wedbush Reiterates $600 Price Target – Firm Expects Tesla And SpaceX To Merge In 2027</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Guggenheim CIO Reportedly Warns Oil Shock Could Drag US Stocks By 10% – S&P 500 Eyes 5th Weekly Loss

According to a Bloomberg report, Walsh said that if crude oil prices remain around the $100 a barrel level for three months, U.S. equities would face a meaningful downside.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BATL rose over 10% premarket, USO gained about 2%, TPET added nearly 2%, while INDO slipped over 1% and EONR fell about 1%.</li><li>Brent is on track for a record monthly gain in March, up about 51%, as the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global energy flows.</li><li>Trump extended by 10 days the deadline for strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, pushing the timeline for potential action to April 6.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded mostly higher in premarket trading on Friday as crude pushed higher with traders bracing for the Iran war potentially stretching into April and attacks continuing across the Middle East.Battalion Oil (BATL) rose over 10% in premarket trading, while the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained about 2% and Trio Petroleum (TPET) added nearly 2%. Indonesia Energy (INDO) slipped over 1%, while EON Resources (EONR) fell about 1%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent Nears Record Monthly Gain</h2>Global benchmark Brent climbed toward $110 a barrel after erasing an early drop, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $95, as traders weighed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend by 10 days a deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, prolonging uncertainty over the course of the conflict into next month.Brent is now on pace for a record monthly gain in March, having surged about 51% so far this month as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran has rocked the oil-rich Middle East. The near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely restricted flows of energy vital to the global economy, sending crude and refined-product prices higher.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Regional Attacks Keep Oil Markets On Edge</h2>Meanwhile, attacks continued across the region on Friday, with Israel striking Iran’s primary missile and sea-mine production facility in Yazd, Kuwait reporting drone damage at Shuwaikh port, and Saudi Arabia intercepting drones in its eastern region.Trump extended by 10 days the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian energy sites to April 6, allowing more time for diplomacy while the U.S. builds forces in the region, including Marine Expeditionary Units and elements of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. The Pentagon is also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-us-israel-news-updates/card/trump-weighs-sending-another-10-000-ground-troops-to-the-middle-east-v1OhoXwv55BiCg7MAmim">reportedly</a> considering sending up to 10,000 additional troops.Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture. Before the conflict, the waterway carried roughly 15 million barrels per day of crude and about 5 million barrels per day of refined products.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Risk Premium Holds In Oil Markets</h2>Commerzbank said the latest extension has reduced immediate escalation risks but has not increased expectations for a near-term deal. “The muted market reaction in Asia underscores that a deal over the next 10 days has not become more likely with Trump just seen buying time to deploy more troops,” he said.Sucden Financial said the “risk premium” in energy markets remains firmly intact on the back of continued strikes and no progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Macquarie Flags $200 Oil Scenario</h2>Macquarie Group said the duration of the conflict remains the key driver for oil’s trajectory. The bank estimates a 60% probability the war could finish by the end of March, but sees 40% odds of a longer conflict potentially lasting through June. A prolonged disruption scenario could drive oil to $200 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the bank said.“If the strait were to stay closed for an extended period, prices would need to move high enough to destroy an historically large amount of global oil demand,” Macquarie said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Retail Mood On Stocktwits?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO was ‘bearish’ amid ‘normal’ message volume, for INDO and TPET was ‘bearish’ amid ‘extremely low’ message volume, for EONR was ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ message volume, while BATL saw ‘bullish’ sentiment amid ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged about 360%, USO gained 55%, INDO rose 40%, EONR roughly doubled, while TPET fell 46%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rckt-stock-jumps-premarket-fda-approves-first-gene-therapy-lad-i/cZ3uxWdRIlY">RCKT Stock Jumps Over 10% Premarket: FDA Approves Its First Gene Therapy For Rare Childhood Immune Disease</a>

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USO, BATL, TPET Rise Premarket As Brent Eyes Record Month – Macquarie Flags $200 Oil Risk If Iran Conflict Drags

Regional attacks continued, including Israeli strikes in Yazd, drone damage at Kuwait’s Shuwaikh port, and interceptions in Saudi Arabia’s eastern region.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Stock markets reacted positively to the announcement, climbing higher in the extended trading hours.&nbsp;</li><li>Trump earlier on Thursday had said that Iranian negotiators were being strange, even as the country was “begging” for a deal.&nbsp;</li><li>However, Iran had reportedly called the U.S. ceasefire proposal an “extremely maximalist and unreasonable” on Wednesday, while making its own demands for ending the war in the Middle East clear.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will pause the period of energy plant destruction in Iran for 10 days.In a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116297295543838717">post</a> on Truth Social, the president said that the U.S. would pause its strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure till April 6, Monday, 8 P.M. EST, upon the Iranian government’s request.Stock markets reacted positively to the announcement, climbing higher in the extended trading hours. 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 up 0.27% at the time of writing, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF </a>(QQQ) climbed 0.24%, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) was up 0.32%.“Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,” Trump said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_at_3_12_11_AM_png_ddaa256088.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 at 3.12.11 AM.png" width="1047" height="518"></figure>&nbsp;Earlier on Monday, Trump had <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-postpone-military-strikes-iran-power-plants-5-days/cZ3mJhoRI0I">announced a five-day pause</a> on U.S. attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure, which was due to end Friday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran’s Negotiations</h2>Trump earlier on Thursday had said that Iranian negotiators were being strange, even as the country was “begging” for a deal. However, Iran had reportedly called the U.S. ceasefire proposal an “extremely maximalist and unreasonable” on Wednesday, while making its own demands for ending the war in the Middle East clear.The 15-point U.S. ceasefire proposal to Iran, delivered in March 2026, included a full sanctions relief and removal of UN snapback mechanisms. In exchange, Iran would have to dismantle major nuclear sites, end uranium enrichment, limit missile programs, and stop support for regional proxies.Iran turned down the proposal, instead asking for a full cessation of aggression and assassinations in the country, a mechanism to ensure the war against Iran would not restart, reparations for the damage caused so far, the recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, among other demands.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Highs</h2>The U.S.-Israel’s war against Iran has entered its 27th day, with intense hostilities continuing on both sides. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes, has choked energy supplies, and sent the prices of oil soaring.Crude oil prices have been rising steadily since the start of the war. At the time of writing, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May were trading around $94.48 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures expiring in June rose about 4.4% to $106.62 per barrel.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) declined about 0.32% after-hours on Thursday at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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In a post on Truth Social, the president said that the U.S. would pause its strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure till April 6, Monday, 8 P.M. EST.

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