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Oil in the Driver’s Seat as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Adam Turnquist | Chief Technical Strategist Last Updated: March 12, 2026 The market has shifted quickly from concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruption to rising geopolitical risks tied to the conflict in Iran. Headlines continue to drive market movements as investors wait for greater clarity on the timing of a U.S. exit strategy. For now, oil remains the primary market driver, with developments around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz acting as either an acc
Jon Gates
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