Last Week in Investing

1️⃣ U.S.-Iran War Sends Markets Into Correction Territory

Last week was one of the most turbulent weeks on Wall Street in years. Stocks posted their longest weekly losing streak since 2022, driven by fears that a prolonged war in Iran will keep oil prices elevated, stoking inflation and slowing economic growth.

The Dow Jones fell nearly 800 points on Friday alone, closing at 45,166. The S&P 500 shed 1.67% to hit a seven-month low, while the Nasdaq dropped 2.15%, now almost 13% below its October record high, firmly in correction territory.

Markets whipsawed throughout the week on conflicting ceasefire signals. Early optimism emerged when President Trump posted that U.S.-Iran talks had been "very good and productive," sending stocks soaring over 1%, only to be reversed when Iranian state media denied any direct negotiations were taking place.

Investor takeaway:
Expect continued volatility. Any headline about ceasefire progress or breakdown could swing markets sharply in either direction. Traders should stay nimble and watch oil prices as a leading indicator.

2️⃣ Inflation Fears Mount — Rate Hike Back on the Table

The war isn't just a geopolitical story. It's fast becoming an inflation crisis. The OECD revised its U.S. inflation forecast for 2026 sharply upward to 4.2%, a major jump from its prior projection of 2.8%, and well above the Fed's own estimate of 2.7%.

Futures markets are now pricing in a greater than 50% chance of a rate hike by end of 2026, the first time that probability has crossed the 50% mark, as crude oil topping $110 per barrel adds fuel to inflation concerns.

The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since July 2025 at 4.41%, with analysts warning that rising yields in this environment signal a growing danger of stagflation.

Investor takeaway:
All eyes turn to the March Jobs Report (released Friday, April 3rd, though markets are closed for Good Friday). Economists expect 57,000 jobs added, a significant recovery from the prior month's loss of 92,000. The market's reaction will be delayed to Monday, April 6. A strong number could ease recession fears, but could also reinforce the case for tighter monetary policy.

3️⃣ Chip Stocks Take a Hit — AI Narrative Gets Complicated

The AI trade that dominated markets in 2025 is facing a reckoning. Micron Technology dropped 22% over six days after hitting an all-time high, even though its latest earnings beat analyst expectations.

The selloff was compounded by Google's unveiling of TurboQuant, a new AI compression algorithm that reduces memory demands, dragging down memory chip makers broadly.

Not all AI news was bad, however. Arm Holdings surged after unveiling its first in-house CPU chip, earning an upgrade from Raymond James with a price target implying 23% upside, as analysts called the move a strategic shift toward becoming a full-stack semiconductor player.

Investor takeaway:
The semiconductor space is increasingly bifurcated. Companies with unique AI infrastructure plays continue to attract bulls, while memory-heavy plays face pressure from efficiency-driven AI innovations. Stock selection within tech matters more than ever.

⭐ Lesson Of The Week

If there's one thing this week reminds us, it's that markets don't move on fundamentals alone. They move on fear, hope, and uncertainty.

Remember that volatility is not the enemy. Reacting emotionally to volatility is.

The best thing any investor can do in a week like this is zoom out, review their thesis, and ask: has anything fundamentally changed in what I own? If the answer is no, the noise is just noise.

Markets reward patience. They always have.

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