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Oil Shock Meets Fed Calm as Markets Stabilize

Markets remained under pressure but showed signs of stabilization as investors balanced geopolitical risks with a more measured Federal Reserve outlook.

Risk-Off Slide Continues as Geopolitics Rattle Markets

Markets sold off sharply to close the week, with equities extending their longest losing streak in years as escalating conflict involving Iran pushed oil prices higher and reignited inflation concerns.

Ceasefire Doubts Drives Oil Spike and Deepens Selloff

Markets extended their March volatility as escalating doubts over a US-Iran ceasefire pushed oil sharply higher and weighed broadly on risk assets.

Fuel, Fear, and the Family Budget: How a Distant War Is Hitting Memphis Wallets—and What You Can Do About It

Geopolitics isn’t just headline news or something for Wall Street traders to worry about anymore. 

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.43%: What Higher Borrowing Costs Mean for Memphis Buyers and Investors.

US mortgage rates have climbed to a five-month high of 6.43% for the typical 30-year fixed loan. 

Markets Climb as Ceasefire Hopes Offset Ongoing Conflict Uncertainty

Markets pushed higher in a volatile session as investors balanced optimism around potential US-Iran ceasefire talks against continued signs of escalation.

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