Rising Oil Prices, Rising Fear — What the Charts Are Showing Now
Rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions have pushed market volatility higher, sending the S&P 500 back down to test important support levels. When the market gets choppy, it can be difficult to know what's noise and what isn't.
In this video, Mary Ellen McGonagle walks through the charts to help make sense of the current market environment. She explains how the recent surge in oil prices is raising concerns about inflation and putting pressure on economically sensitive areas of the market.
Mary Ellen also points out that while many sectors are struggling, energy stocks are one of the few areas continuing to gain ground. At the same time, a handful of software stocks are showing surprising resilience as the broader market pulls back.
With volatility picking up and leadership shifting quickly, identifying resilient stocks becomes critical as investors navigate this uncertain environment.
This video was originally recorded on March 6, 2026. New videos from Mary Ellen premiere weekly on Fridays. You can view all previously recorded episodes at this link.
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