War headlines can move markets quickly. The bigger question is whether the conflict changes earnings, inflation, rates, or recession risk. In many cases, the initial shock fades once uncertainty turns into information. When the shock does not fade, crude oil is often part of the reason. Historically, the S&P 500’s initial reaction to major geopolitical
Let’s talk stock market circuit breakers! Stock market circuit breakers are regulatory measures designed to temporarily halt trading on an exchange to curb panic-selling and provide a cooling-off period for investors. These mechanisms are triggered when significant declines occur in major stock indices, such as the S&P 500, within a single trading day. The primary