US Markets Wrap
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As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.
MAR 25, 2026
25/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Market Pullback and Ceasefire Hopes
With the Iran war now stretching into its fourth week, President Trump has indicated that the US is in active negotiations and the other side wants to make a deal. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses whether a ceasefire is truly realistic, and also dives into the continued energy disruptions, climbing costs, and the surprising reasons behind a weaker gold market.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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MAR 24, 2026
24/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Pulling Back From The Brink
Stocks surged Monday as news of potential U.S. and Iran talks offered a lifeline to a market teetering on the edge of a correction. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group discusses whether this massive relief rally signals a genuine recovery or a temporary head fake.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets on edge as oil spikes and the Fed drama deepens
Wall Street trims steep losses as investors track fresh developments in the Iran conflict and volatile oil prices. Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments discusses how close crude is to a tipping point that could start hurting the broader U.S. economy and portfolios. In Washington, tensions swirl around the Fed as rising inflation collides with political gridlock on rates Plus, the overlooked side of the AI boom and why infrastructure could be the real trade ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Gino Crescoli from Pixabay
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MAR 19, 2026
19/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets stumble as inflation fears return and the Fed holds its nerve
Wall Street tumbles as fresh data and signals from Jerome Powell reinforce fears that inflation will stay higher for longer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks key levels, deepening concerns about a broader market reset. With the Federal Reserve still eyeing just one rate cut, doubts are growing over whether policy is already behind the curve. Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors unpacks rising stagflation risks, the impact of surging oil, and what investors should do as volatility picks up.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: USD Dollar 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay
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MAR 18, 2026
18/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Crude Awakening How Oil and the Fed Are Driving the Markets
Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers breaks down a wild trading session and looks past the headlines to understand what is truly moving Wall Street. Stocks recently tried to bounce back after a dip in crude prices, but the shadow of global geopolitics and energy infrastructure attacks continues to loom large over the markets.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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MAR 13, 2026
13/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Options Markets Signal Rising Iran Risk
Chris Weston, Head of Research, Pepperstone, shares his thoughts on whether the market has shifted its timeline for the duration of the Iran war; the implications of equity markets rotating into defensive plays; the sectors most vulnerable to margin pressures should oil prices remain elevated; and why gold hasn't rallied despite the geopolitical risks.
Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
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MAR 12, 2026
12/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Oil Surges Even as the IEA Opens the Tap
Oil prices surged even after the International Energy Agency announced its largest-ever release of strategic reserves. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as investors weighed the economic fallout from the disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group discusses how transport stocks could signal deeper economic stress. She also explores whether with inflation cooling but energy rising, could the Federal Reserve face a new policy dilemma?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: tetracarbon from Pixabay
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MAR 11, 2026
11/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Geopolitics shakes markets but investors hold steady
Oil prices have pulled back after an earlier surge driven by fears the Iran conflict could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude briefly approached $120 a barrel before retreating as traders bet governments could release emergency reserves to offset potential supply shocks. Confusion over a social media post suggesting a tanker had been escorted through the strait, later contradicted by the White House, added to the volatility. Reports that Iran could be preparing to deploy mines in the vital shipping lane have kept markets on edge even as stocks staged a rebound. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro explore the return of the geopolitical risk premium and what it means for investors.
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MAR 10, 2026
10/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Whipsaw on Iran Headlines
US markets staged a dramatic turnaround after early losses of nearly 900 points in the Dow, closing higher as signals emerged that tensions with Iran may be easing. Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak breaks down what drove the reversal, whether oil markets overreacted to worst-case scenarios, and how investors should interpret geopolitical headline risk.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
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MAR 6, 2026
06/03/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Slide as Oil and Geopolitics Return to the Forefront
US stocks turned lower as a sharp rally in oil renewed worries about inflation and growth. The Dow led the losses while investors rotated out of cyclical industrial names. Mel Siew, portfolio manager (Asia public credit), Muzinich & Co discusses what he's looking out for in the upcoming February US jobs report for signs that hiring trends are shifting. At the same time China’s lower growth outlook highlights a changing global economic backdrop.
Image: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
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