ISSUE 147 | March 20, 2026 | 4:18 PM EDT IRAN CONFLICT: HOW LONG, AND HOW BAD? The unprecedented US and Israeli coordinated attack on Iran has resulted in the largest energy supply disruption in history. With seemingly no end to the conflict in sight, its potential duration, impact on global energy supplies, and economic and market implications are Top of Mind. Chatham House's Sanam Vakil and long- time US Middle East advisor Dennis Ross agree that an end to the conflict doesn't look imminent owing to (the ...

The benchmark S&P 500 Index ($SPX) is inching lower on Thursday as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East and a resilient Federal Reserve dampens investor confidence. As these macro developments continued to support “risk-off” sentiment, $SPX slid below its 200-day moving average (MA) today, a bearish setup that hasn’t emerged in nearly a year. Versus its year-to-date high, the S&P 500 index is now trading down nearly 6%. More News from Barchart www.barchart.com Why Are U.S. Stocks in Red Today? ...