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Oil prices have climbed above $100, driven by Middle East disruptions that are pushing inflation and market volatility higher. This surge creates opportunities for investors to profit regardless of future price movements.

Q2 ’27 expected EPS growth rate for S&P 500 is just +3.6% as of this weekend, which would be the lowest quarterly growth rate for S&P 500 EPS since Q2 ’23’s -2.8%. Q3, Q4 still look strong.

Markets adopted a risk‑off stance this week as oil prices rose and AI concerns resurfaced. The combination of higher energy costs and corporate AI spending worries kept investors cautious.

The week ended with a sell‑off as oil rallied amid Middle East conflict. Companies’ funding worries for AI infrastructure also weighed on market sentiment.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is now at a 1982 low of 282.7 million barrels, and Permian producers are unable to refill it quickly due to bottlenecks and cautious drilling.

Oil prices have topped $110 because of Middle East tensions and falling U.S. inventories. This environment benefits oil ETFs like BNO, XLE, and OIH as supply risks shape their outlook.

Kamala Harris blamed higher prices on President Trump’s decisions and the Iran war, urging voters to choose leaders who fight for the people in the upcoming midterms.

Dow trades higher while Nasdaq stays flat amid choppy trading. Investors are waiting on earnings, and SpaceX has posted its first quarterly profit.