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Is the backdrop too negative for tech stocks?
Thus, this backdrop is one that’s overly negative for most stocks, particularly heavily weighted technology companies in the U.S. Let’s dive into some other factors investors are watching right now. Why Are Stocks Down Today?
Why are energy stocks in the Red today?
Recession fears may be behind the drop as some analysts predict a downturn could lower gas prices. This week also brought news the U.S. will continue expanding its oil production next month. Energy stocks are in the red currently on an otherwise pleasant day in the markets. There isn’t one clear driver behind today’s energy slump.
What happened to gas prices during the Great Recession?
Not without precedent of course, the 2008 market crash saw gas prices plummet more than 60% as Americans began opting for low-cost transportation like trains, busses, and even bicycles.
Stock Market Uncertainty on Oil and Fed Policy
Global Leaders Talk Sanctions on Russia, NATO on High Alert
The price of oil is central to the impact of Russia’s war since crude prices drive up inflation and slow down the economy. What happens with the price of oil will also have a big impact on whether the Fed pursues aggressive interest rates hikes starting at the upcoming March FOMC meeting.
CPI Inflation Flashed Warning Signs for the Fed
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wasted little time this morning saying that his government would impose its “largest ever” economic sanctions on Russia, including freezing the assets of all major Russian banks, limiting cash held by Russian nationals in U.K. banks and sanctioning more than 100 individuals and entities.