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04/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/20/2026 10:36

Geopolitical tensions push crude higher.

Bob Iaccino provides a market update, noting that equity futures bounced from early lows while the U.S. dollar and metals trade lower. Crude oil surges as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate, with WTI approaching $86. Iaccino highlights the upcoming Kevin Warsh confirmation hearings, emphasizing potential volatility in front-end yields. Finally, he outlines key upcoming earnings reports from major defense and regional banking firms, alongside critical economic data including U.S. retail sales and a speech from Fed Governor Waller.
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