$100 Oil and the Conflict in Iran Have Not Been Enough to Derail the Market. Can Anything Stop the S&P 500 Index?

$100 Oil and the Conflict in Iran Have Not Been Enough to Derail the Market. Can Anything Stop the S&P 500 Index?

Key PointsInvestors have largely treated the conflict in Iran as if it will be short-lived.Oil has surged above $100 per barrel, leading to inflation concerns.But there are still a few things going right in the market despite the volatility.10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › If you wanted proof that the U.S. stock market is resilient, look no further than what's transpired this year. Investors have shown extreme concern about artifici…

U.S. Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Oil Shock Tests S&P 500 After Six-Month Low

Oil prices surged after President Trump threatened strikes on Iranian power plants unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude to $112.19 a barrel. The S&P 500 closed at a six-month low Friday, down 1.51%, while investors pulled $24.78 billion from U.S. equity funds. The Fed held rates steady and warned higher energy costs could stoke inflation. CERAWeek opens Monday in Houston with over 10,000 participants expected. The post…