Today: 22 March 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Oil Prices 18 March 2026 - 21 March 2026

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500 Hits Six-Month Low as Oil Shock Knocks Out Rate-Cut Hopes

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500 Hits Six-Month Low as Oil Shock Knocks Out Rate-Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 closed at 6,506.48 on Friday, its lowest since September, dropping 1.9% for the week. Nasdaq and Dow each lost just over 2%. Investors pulled back on hopes for near-term Fed rate cuts as oil prices rose and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.38%. Nvidia and Tesla fell over 3%, while FedEx rose after raising its outlook.
21 March 2026
·····
Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Barely Budged as Wall Street Sank on Oil Fears

Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Barely Budged as Wall Street Sank on Oil Fears

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares closed at $480.94 on Friday, down 0.1%, outperforming a 1.51% drop in the S&P 500. The company resumed share buybacks March 4, spending over $200 million by mid-month. Fourth-quarter operating profit fell 30% to $10.2 billion, while Geico’s underwriting profit and energy operations also declined. S&P Global warned it may cut Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp’s credit rating to junk.
21 March 2026
···
Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, its highest since July 2022, despite the U.S. move to temporarily release about 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian oil. The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, with Iraq cutting Basra output to 900,000 barrels per day and declaring force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields. Middle East Dubai crude hit a record $166.80 a barrel Thursday as refiners scrambled for alternative supplies.
21 March 2026
···
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Tumble as Iran Conflict Sends Oil to 2022 High and Erases Fed Cut Hopes

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Tumble as Iran Conflict Sends Oil to 2022 High and Erases Fed Cut Hopes

Wall Street fell sharply Friday as Iran-related turmoil sent Brent crude to $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. The S&P 500 lost 1.49%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.98%, and the Dow slipped 0.92%. Bond yields climbed, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.39%. Tech stocks led losses, while energy shares rose for a 13th straight week.
20 March 2026
········
Dow Jones Index Today: Dow Falls 210 Points as Oil Shock Revives Fed Fears

Dow Jones Index Today: Dow Falls 210 Points as Oil Shock Revives Fed Fears

The Dow fell 210 points to 45,811 at midday Friday, set for a fourth weekly loss as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war and surging oil prices rattled markets. Brent crude traded near $109, U.S. crude at $97, and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.37%. Fed officials signaled no imminent rate cut. U.S. equity funds saw $24.78 billion in outflows for the week ending March 18.
20 March 2026
·····
American Airlines Stock Falls as Upbeat Outlook Meets Oil Shock

American Airlines Stock Falls as Upbeat Outlook Meets Oil Shock

American Airlines shares fell 2.8% to $10.50 midday Friday, tracking declines across major U.S. carriers as high fuel prices offset strong booking demand. The company expects first-quarter revenue to rise over 10% year-on-year, but warned fuel costs could push losses toward the higher end of its forecast. Brent crude traded near $109.64 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
20 March 2026
···
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stay on Edge Even as Oil Pulls Back

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stay on Edge Even as Oil Pulls Back

U.S. stock futures rose about 0.1% early Friday as oil prices fell, with Brent down 1.6% and U.S. crude nearly 2%. On Thursday, the Dow dropped 203.72 points, the S&P 500 fell below its 200-day moving average, and the Nasdaq lost 61.73. Two-year Treasury yields jumped over 20 basis points. Micron shares slid 3.8% after announcing a $5 billion capital spending increase for 2026.
20 March 2026
···
Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 After Fed Warning, Oil Spike Rattle Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 After Fed Warning, Oil Spike Rattle Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin dropped 2.7% to $69,320.42 on Thursday, falling below $70,000 as oil prices surged and the Federal Reserve held rates steady. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $163.5 million in net outflows on March 18 after a week of inflows. Coinbase shares slipped 1.7%, while Citi lowered its 12-month bitcoin target to $112,000 and warned of a possible drop to $58,000 if recession hits.
19 March 2026
····
Dow Jones Today: Index Slides Again as Oil Tops $119 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

Dow Jones Today: Index Slides Again as Oil Tops $119 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

The Dow Jones fell 427.99 points, or 0.92%, to 45,797.70 by midday Thursday as oil prices surged after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also dropped, while the Russell 2000 briefly entered correction territory. Fed officials signaled only one rate cut this year, prompting traders and banks to delay expectations for further easing. Brent crude peaked at $119.13 a barrel.
19 March 2026
······
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

The Dow fell about 460 points midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped up to 1% as Brent crude briefly topped $119 a barrel. The declines followed a Fed-driven selloff after higher inflation data and comments from Chair Jerome Powell. Fed officials now project 2.7% PCE inflation by year-end, up from December’s forecast. Initial jobless claims dropped to 205,000 last week.
19 March 2026
······
Ford Stock Falls as Oil Spike, Tariff Costs and F-150 Supply Risks Mount

Ford Stock Falls as Oil Spike, Tariff Costs and F-150 Supply Risks Mount

Ford shares fell 2.2% to $11.53 in New York morning trading Thursday, while Tesla dropped 3.1% and GM slipped less than 1%. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel after spiking above $118 overnight, clouding the outlook for rate cuts and pressuring automaker stocks. Ford faces about $2 billion in 2026 tariff costs, much tied to aluminum, as supplier Novelis remains below full output until at least May.
19 March 2026
··
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Iran War Sends Oil Above $119

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Iran War Sends Oil Above $119

U.S. stocks opened lower Thursday as Brent crude surged past $119 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub. The Dow fell 90 points, the S&P 500 lost 0.63%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.27%. The Fed held rates steady but raised its 2026 inflation forecast after warning the Iran war clouds its outlook. European stocks and gas markets also dropped sharply.
19 March 2026
··
Dow Futures Slide as Brent Oil Nears $115, Fed Inflation Warning and Micron Drop Rattle Wall Street

Dow Futures Slide as Brent Oil Nears $115, Fed Inflation Warning and Micron Drop Rattle Wall Street

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday as Brent crude hovered near $115 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.4%, Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.53%, and the Cboe Volatility Index rose to 26. The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% and signaled only one cut this year. Oil prices briefly hit $119.13 before easing; European shares and gas prices also fell.
19 March 2026
····
WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

Brent crude surged nearly 7% to $114.77 after Iranian missile strikes damaged energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, while WTI rose just 0.3% to $96.59. The price gap between Brent and WTI reached its widest in 11 years as U.S. oil inventories climbed and exports increased. The U.S. and other IEA nations plan to release 400 million barrels from reserves. The Fed held rates steady, citing uncertainty from the conflict.
19 March 2026
···
Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Brent crude briefly hit $112.86 a barrel after Iran struck energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, disrupting oil and LNG supplies. QatarEnergy reported extensive missile damage at Ras Laffan, halting LNG output, while Abu Dhabi suspended gas operations at Habshan. Asian and European markets fell. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began on Feb. 28.
19 March 2026
··
S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,624.70, just above its 200-day moving average, as Brent crude surged to $112.86 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. The Dow and Nasdaq have already fallen below their 200-day lines. Japan’s Nikkei dropped over 3% Thursday, with similar declines across Asia. Investors trimmed 2026 Fed rate cut bets, citing inflation and oil price uncertainty.
19 March 2026
·····
US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Slide After Hot PPI as Oil Nears $110 Ahead of Fed

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Slide After Hot PPI as Oil Nears $110 Ahead of Fed

The Dow fell 380 points by midday Wednesday after U.S. producer prices rose 0.7% in February, outpacing forecasts. Brent crude surged to $108.66 a barrel as Iran threatened Middle East energy sites. Treasury yields climbed, and the CBOE Volatility Index hit 23.42. Tech stocks like AMD and Micron gained, bucking broader losses ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
18 March 2026
··
Dow Jones Today: Hot PPI and Oil Spike Send Industrial Average Lower Ahead of Fed

Dow Jones Today: Hot PPI and Oil Spike Send Industrial Average Lower Ahead of Fed

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 445 points, or 0.95%, to 46,548.06 at midday Wednesday after U.S. producer prices rose 0.7% in February and Brent crude hit $108.51 a barrel. Traders now expect the first Fed rate cut in April 2027, later than previously forecast. Healthcare and consumer staples led declines, while chipmakers and energy stocks gained. Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.
18 March 2026
····
1 2 3 … 21

Stock Market Today

  • First Mid Bancshares Stock Pullback Sparks Undervaluation Debate
    March 21, 2026, 9:56 PM EDT. First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) has seen its share price fall 10% over the past 30 days after a strong multi-year rally of nearly 60%. Despite the recent pullback, the stock trades around US$39.44, significantly below an intrinsic valuation of approximately US$88.30 suggested by the Excess Returns model, which assesses earnings power relative to equity base. This model implies the bank is undervalued by about 55%. The company's return on equity averages 10.5%, with stable earnings per share at about $4.75. Market sentiment shifts around regional banks, interest rates, and credit conditions have influenced the recent decline. Investors are urged to reconsider the bank's valuation within this context as it offers a notable buying opportunity according to current fundamental metrics.
Go toTop