Markets Brace as Middle East Conflict Reshapes 2026 Outlook

Stock markets are reeling from escalating Middle East tensions that have upended investor expectations for the year ahead. The S&P 500 has fallen for five straight weeks - its first such streak since 2022 - as energy prices surge and central banks signal fewer rate cuts than previously anticipated. Oil prices have spiked dramatically, with Brent crude hitting $119 a barrel, forcing markets to grapple with inflation concerns that could derail economic growth. Read more about this...