So this week was only a four-day trading, Monday March 30 to Thursday April 2, due to the Good Friday holiday. The stock market was heavily driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with oil prices surging above $100 and driving volatility. We saw big gains early in the week followed by a tumultuous Wednesday night trading session due to the Trump's speech, where we saw those early week gains fade. But markets rebounded late Thursday on potential diplomatic resolutions regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. With Thursday seeing a sharp decline followed by a rebound to positive territory, that may suggest a desire among traders to avoid weekend risk exposure amid the rising conflict. I know I tend to flatten out a bit when we have these three-day holidays. I don't like having a ton of risk over the long weekend, because a lot can happen. All it takes is one tweet!

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The stock market for the week of March 23–27, 2026, was characterized by extreme volatility, driven primarily by shifting headlines regarding the conflict in Iran, fluctuating oil prices, and fears of a long-term bear market. Stocks surged on Monday Mar 23, with the S&P 500 rising 1.1%, the Dow up 1.4%, and the Nasdaq up 1.4% after President Trump indicated possible, though unconfirmed, peace talks with Iran, easing fears of severe supply chain disruptions. But optimism quickly faded as Tehran denied negotiations, and reports emerged of continued attacks on energy sites, causing oil prices to rise again and stocks to fall on Thursday...

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For the week of Monday, March 16, to Friday, March 20, 2026, the stock market was heavily driven by the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, fluctuating oil prices, and rising bond yields, which pushed major indices toward a fourth consecutive week of losses. Despite a brief rally on Monday, markets sank for the rest of the week, with the S&P 500 hitting its lowest close of 2026 on Friday. The Russell 2000 has not fallen into correction territory. Technology stocks fell as investors rotated away from growth and cyclical risks, leading to a down week for the Nasdaq. The market was dominated by fears that the conflict involving Iran would keep interest rates higher for longer and disrupt global energy supplies.