Market trader Peter McGuire assesses the geopolitical situation’s impact on oil prices, emphasizing the timeframe’s importance. A short-lived conflict might cause a blip, but a prolonged issue, especially involving the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly elevate prices. McGuire highlights the potential for prices to surge beyond $100 if Iran blocks the Strait, urging observation of U.S. and Saudi responses.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
US markets closed mixed as weak June jobs data cooled rate hike fears. Nasdaq fell on tech and chip stock declines, while the Dow rose