{"id":4027,"date":"2026-03-17T15:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=4027"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:17:56","slug":"dow-jumps-398-points-as-oil-tops-100-fed-decision-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=4027","title":{"rendered":"Dow jumps 398 points as oil tops $100, Fed decision in focus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors looked to extend the previous session\u2019s gains, while closely monitoring developments in the escalating Iran conflict and its impact on global energy markets.<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained 0.6%. Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 398 points, or 0.85%.<\/p>\n

The cautious optimism follows a strong rebound in the prior session, when the S&P 500 posted its biggest one-day gain in over a month, driven largely by technology and artificial intelligence-linked stocks.<\/p>\n

Oil prices climb as Hormuz tensions persist<\/h2>\n

Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday, adding to ongoing volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Global benchmark Brent crude rose about 1.6%, trading above the $100 per barrel mark. <\/p>\n

The rebound came after President Donald Trump indicated that efforts to form a coalition to protect shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are still underway.<\/p>\n

Trump acknowledged that participation among allies has been uneven.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have some that are really enthusiastic. They\u2019re coming already. They\u2019ve already started to get there,\u201d Trump said. \u201cWe\u2019ll give you a list. Some are very enthusiastic, and some are less than enthusiastic, and I assume some will not do it. I think we have one or two that will not do it that we\u2019ve been protecting for about 40 years at tens of billions of dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oil prices have surged since the start of US-Israel attacks on Iran amid concerns that any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global energy supplies.<\/p>\n

Investors are also reacting to escalating developments in the region, including reports that Iran\u2019s security chief, Ali Larijani, was killed in overnight airstrikes, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.<\/p>\n

AI stocks and economic outlook support sentiment<\/h2>\n

Technology stocks, particularly those tied to artificial intelligence, continue to underpin market sentiment.<\/p>\n

Nvidia shares rose 0.24% in early trade after gaining 1.6% in the previous session. <\/p>\n

The company recently said the revenue opportunity for its AI chips could reach at least $1 trillion through 2027.<\/a><\/p>\n

Other chipmakers showed mixed performance, with Advanced Micro Devices rising 0.56%, while Broadcom traded 0.36% higher.<\/p>\n

Outside the technology sector, airline stocks showed signs of recovery<\/a> after recent declines driven by rising fuel costs. <\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines gained 4.7% after raising its revenue guidance for the current quarter, while American Airlines rose 4.86%.<\/p>\n

Ride-hailing company Uber also climbed 5.2% after announcing plans to launch robotaxis in 28 cities starting next year using Nvidia\u2019s autonomous driving software.<\/p>\n

Despite the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, US markets have remained relatively resilient compared with global peers, supported by solid earnings and a stable economic backdrop.<\/p>\n

However, some analysts have warned that risks are increasing.<\/p>\n

Fed decision and inflation risks in focus<\/h2>\n

Investor attention is also turning to the Federal Reserve\u2019s two-day policy meeting, which concludes on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, as policymakers assess the economic impact of rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Market expectations for rate cuts have shifted in recent weeks. <\/p>\n

According to LSEG data, traders now anticipate just one 25-basis-point rate cut later this year, down from expectations of two cuts before the escalation of the conflict.<\/p>\n

Analysts also noted that the impact of the conflict on inflation remains a key concern.<\/p>\n

Rising oil prices could push inflation higher, complicating the Fed\u2019s policy outlook and limiting its ability to ease monetary policy in the near term.<\/p>\n

As geopolitical tensions persist, investors are likely to remain cautious, balancing optimism from recent market gains with uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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