American Market Recap: WTI crude oil touches $100 per barrel. Eyes on steel as Iran vows revenge

Friday, 27 Mar, 2026 Commodities WTI crude oil touches $100 per barrel. Eyes on steel as Iran vows revenge The market continues to bid up oil. WTI settled up $5.16 to $99.64 but shortly before settlement it hit $100 per barrel for the first time since Monday, when Trump pushed back his deadline. The market Stocks Nasdaq falls below 21,000 for the first time since August. TSLA shares down more than 3% The mood in markets continues to deteriorate into the weekend. I don't know if that's pricing in the chance of a weekend escalation or it's a realization the war could go on for another month (or long Learn more News Trump signals to allies no immediate plans for Iran invasion I don't know how much anyone believes any of this. On the dawn of this war, Trump was saying they were planning for negotiations and Marco Rubio was going to the Middle East. That this news was also l News Baker Hughes total rig count falls to 543 from 552 last week Baker Hughes: Total rig count 543 versus 552 last week Oil rigs 409 versus 414 last week Nat Gas 127 versus 131 last week. Despite the higher prices, rigs decline in the current week. Go figure. News Secretary of State Rubio said that the war with Iran will continue for another 4 weeks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after G7 meeting of foreign ministers: We had a really good meeting at G7 we expect the Iran operation to conclude at the appropriate time, we are talking week Central Banks ECB Schnabel: There is no need to rush into action ECB's Schnabel is speaking and says: We are facing a massive energy price shock. There is no need to rush into action. We have time to analyze the data. ECB should not be rushed to raise rates. This h Technical Analysis USDJPY cracks above 160.00 for the first time since July 2024 The USDJPY has pushed decisively above the 160.00 level, extending to a high of 160.29 . In doing so, the pair briefly moved above a key swing area from 2024 near 160.25 , but the break lacked follow- Central Banks More from Paulson: Impact of Iran War comes as inflation has been high Impact of Iran war comes as inflation has been high. There is more risk of faster shift from oil prices into inflation expectations. Risk that series of supply shocks drive up inflation. Economy is no Learn more Central Banks Philadelphia Fed Pres. Paulson: Fed has made notable progress bringing inflation down Philadelphia Pres Ann Paulson is on the wires saying Fed has made notable progress bringing inflation down Iran war creates risks for both growth and inflation Inflation levels still too high; expecta

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