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Geopolitical conflict, particularly in the Middle East, has sent oil prices surging ($90/bbl with $150 warning) and reignited stagflation fears globally, hitting Europe hardest. A weak US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut expectations to June. The week ahead features critical US CPI and Core PCE data, while WTI oil's massive price spike and key technical levels are scrutinized.

WTI Oil Update: Crude Oil spike 37% this week to $92.68 amid de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chain disruptions add to significant stagflation fears. The US has implemented a reinsurance facility to mitigate risks, helping to ease the rise but the commodity still closes at its highs. Explore technical levels for WTI Levels to prepare for next week.

The escalation between Israel and Iran has triggered major disruption in the Persian Gulf, rattling oil and LNG markets, straining Gulf exporters, and deepening concerns over inflation and energy security.

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Global Equity Markets maintain are under pressure as Stagflation risks intensify: Oil prices explode to 2023 highs amid the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated energy costs and lower consumption confirm investor fears of squeezed margins. With a 148K NFP miss and falling GDPNow estimates, the Federal Reserve faces a growing economic storm.

Market Outlook: US Markets face a dark day as Non-Farm Payrolls miss expectations with a loss of 92,000 jobs. Combined with a miss in Retail Sales and exploding Oil prices due to Middle East tensions, stagflation fears are rising. Job losses in Goods-producing and Services sectors signal a post-holiday hangover.