Stagflation Concerns Grow As Oil And Inflation Climb

Read this market recap—for free: Markets navigated a volatile week as geopolitical tensions and economic data reshaped investor expectations.

Alpha Picks performance +276% vs S&P 500's +75%.* New pick comes out tomorrow! Discover how it works » Weekly Market Recap—Read for Free Escalating Iran tensions drove dramatic oil swings, fueling inflation fears and increasing uncertainty around global energy supply and economic stability. Hotter core PCE inflation and weaker GDP growth revived worries about a stagflationary mix of slowing growth and persistent price pressures. Despite negative headlines, the S&P 500 held relatively steady, suggesting investors are pricing in a limited conflict and manageable economic slowdown. Read the Recap for Free Next Rate Cut Probability Pushed Into Late Q2 Source: CME FedWatch Tool, March 13, 2026 Stagflation Is Back Markets navigated a volatile week shaped by geopolitics and shifting economic expectations. Escalating tensions involving Iran initially sent oil prices surging toward $120 per barrel early in the week as investors feared potential impacts arising from closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. Prices then briefly plunged below $80 before stabilizing near $95 as traders reassessed the likelihood and duration of any disruption to global supply. The sharp swings in crude reverberated across financial markets, fueling renewed inflation concerns and increasing uncertainty about the global growth outlook. Read the Recap for Free Trending Analysis Oil Shock: 5 Top Energy Stocks Free Webinar Replay: 5 Energy Stocks For Oil Volatility Best Strong Dollar Stocks As Oil Shock Reshapes Rate Outlook Free Webinar Replay: Top 5 AI Stocks With Short Squeeze Potential See more trending analysis » We'll continue to track the trends that matter most and bring you clear, informative insights every week. Until then, wishing you a productive and profitable week ahead.   - Steven Cress and the Seeking Alpha Quant Team Scan to download the Seeking Alpha App! Download the Seeking Alpha App! *Performance between July 1, 2022 and March 13, 2026. Alpha Picks adds two stocks per month—on the closest business day to the 1st & 15th. Alpha Picks removes stocks based on rating thresholds (i.e., when a rating changes to a sell). Performance is calculated and reported daily using time-weighted returns. For more details on the performance calculation and methodology of Alpha Picks, click here. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Seeking Alpha does not take account of your objectives or your financial situation and does not offer any personalized investment advice. Any content and tools on the platform are offered for information purposes only. Analysts are third-party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker, U.S. investment adviser, or investment bank. This email was sent to you because you are signed up to receive The Ticker by Alpha Picks. Unsubscribe from this list | Update your email preferences Sent by Seeking Alpha, 244 5th Ave, Suite 2705, New York, NY 10001 https://email-st.seekingalpha.com/oc/629888ce0c4303264f02dffeqm6v4.4pjy/ccc62a52