Crude Oil Dec 31 (CLZ31.NYM)
| Pre. Settlement | N/A |
| Settlement date | 2031-11-20 |
| Open | 63.27 |
| Bid | 54.50 |
| Last price | 62.75 |
| Day's range | 63.10 - 63.27 |
| Volume | |
| Ask | 63.43 |
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The macro headwinds that geopolitical risks may stir up
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, investors are reevaluating their portfolio allocations to offset any geopolitical risks. Brandywine Global Portfolio Manager John McClain joins the discussion to provide insights on navigating this environment while crude oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) are also slowly ticking up Friday. McClain highlights three key factors that investors should consider from a "macro perspective." Firstly, he sees "a lot of upside potential" for oil prices, driven by a supply-demand dynamic. Secondly, McClain emphasizes the importance of interest rates, calling the US Treasury market "a safe haven," although he cautioned that investors "have to be careful" with their positioning along the yield curve. Lastly, he highlights the "US exceptionalism" in the foreign exchange (FX) market with the US dollar benefiting from being "the only place to go for AI." When it comes to portfolio construction, McClain advises investors to focus on "what industries are driving" the particular region they are invested in. He underscores the crucial role played by central banks and their monetary policies, which can significantly impact portfolio performance. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith
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Oil analyst: Israel-Iran escalations not out of equation yet
Oil prices (BZ=F, CL=F) have been moving back and forth since Iran's attack on Israel last weekend, with Israel ultimately retaliating Thursday night and raising more concerns of further escalation. With tensions rising in the Middle East and the potential for conflict to spread, concerns over the impacts on global oil production have also been raised. Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer joins The Morning Brief to discuss oil prices, the state of shipping in the Middle East, and impacts on consumers and investors alike. Bauer outlines what risks are at stake and what to keep in mind during these tense times: "The real risk of this is that the Strait of Hormuz closes down or consolidates at a point where we can't get crude through there because 20% of the world's supply passes through there, so that is the big risk. It's not a risk of Iran is not going to supply anything or oil is not going to still be pumped — it's the delivery. So that's number one. Number two, where do we go from here? I know people are pegging $100 [per barrel], I think that's just an easy number... and what we have to keep in mind is when the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began, we saw oil prices spike all the way to $125, I don't see that happening." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
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Israel strikes Iran, oil prices, Netflix earnings: 3 Things
Stock futures edge lower (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) ahead of Friday's market open after Israel retaliated against Iran by launching its own series of airstrikes. Crude oil futures (CL=F, BZ=F) retreat on the headlines of increasing Middle East tensions, centered around the airstrikes coordinated by Israel last night. Lastly, Netflix (NFLX) shares fall in pre-market trading in the wake of reporting 9.3 million new subscriber additions in its first quarter. Ultimately, the streamer's second-quarter revenue forecasts have seemed to disappoint investors. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
