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04/16/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Can Corporate Earnings Withstand the Oil Price Spike

Can Corporate Earnings Withstand the Oil Price Spike?

April 16, 2026

For the second consecutive year, both stocks and bonds are facing a difficult market environment. In this video, we discuss how investors are responding to today's geopolitical and economic challenges and why long-term fundamentals still matter.

In this video, we cover:

  • Why markets are adjusting to the largest oil supply shock in history following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
  • How investor behavior has evolved since the conflict began
  • Why corporate earnings remain the primary long-term driver of stock market returns
  • Why the full economic impact may take several quarters to become clear

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/grep7g_su3M

If you have any questions regarding this video, please reach out to your client advisory team, call 404.264.1400, or visit hbwealth.com.

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