Articles by Daniel Marsh
Oil Surge, Fed Outlook Sink Major Indexes
U.S. equities declined sharply, with the Dow dropping roughly 460 points, following a spike in oil prices and a more cautious Federal Reserve stance on inflation and rate cuts.
Blue Owl Shares Dip as BofA Calls Private Credit Fears Excessive
Blue Owl Capital shares declined slightly on Thursday following a Bank of America research note stating concerns around private credit managers are exaggerated. The stock has fallen nearly 40% year-to-date amid broader sector strain.
Ford Shares Slide Amid Oil Spike, Tariff Pressures, and Supply Chain Concerns
Ford Motor shares declined 2.2% in Thursday trading, pressured by surging oil prices, significant tariff expenses, and ongoing aluminum supply issues from key supplier Novelis.
Markets Retreat as Middle East Conflict Sparks Oil Surge, Fed Inflation Fears
U.S. equity markets opened lower Thursday following a spike in oil prices after Iranian military action targeted key Gulf energy infrastructure. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but warned the conflict complicates the inflation outlook.
Eli Lilly's Retatrutide Hits Phase 3 Goals, Stock Pressured by Pricing Concerns
Eli Lilly announced its experimental drug retatrutide achieved primary goals in a Phase 3 trial, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight. The stock declined 1.3% to $918.05 amid an HSBC downgrade and ongoing concerns over drug pricing in the U.S. market.
S&P 500 Tests Critical 200-Day Support Amid Oil Spike and Fed Uncertainty
The S&P 500 closed just above its 200-day moving average at 6,624.70, with technical analysts warning a break below 6,600 could trigger a sharp selloff. The market faces pressure from surging oil prices and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears and Hawkish Fed Stance
Global equity markets sold off sharply on March 19, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.36%, while Asian and Indian benchmarks saw steeper declines.
Opendoor Shares Slide Amid Fed's Hawkish Stance, Housing Market Strain
Opendoor Technologies shares dropped 5.0% to $5.28 after the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, exacerbating pressure on its home-flipping model. Broader market declines and persistent high borrowing costs contributed to the selloff.
AI Disruption Threatens Entry-Level Jobs, CEOs Warn of Graduate Unemployment Spike
Top executives from ServiceNow and BlackRock caution that artificial intelligence is rapidly displacing entry-level white-collar positions, potentially pushing graduate unemployment into the mid-30 percent range within years.
Mortgage Rates Hold Near 6.3% as Fed Stays Put, Cooling Refinance Demand
Following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held near 6.3% this week. Mortgage applications fell sharply, led by a 19% drop in refinancing activity.