This week, Investment Specialist Craig Fisher and Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel discuss how disruptions to global oil supplies and geopolitical tensions are impacting energy markets.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How is ceasefire uncertainty impacting oil markets: Shifting conditions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving ongoing volatility
- When could oil markets normalize: Futures suggest prices may stabilize over time, but timing remains uncertain
- Why is energy leading the S&P 500: Strong fundamentals and demand highlight the sector’s resilience
- What role does infrastructure play in supply: Moving energy is critical to balancing supply and stabilizing prices
- Why is the U.S. relatively insulated: Domestic production and infrastructure are helping keep prices lower
- Where are potential opportunities within energy: Infrastructure strives to offer income, growth potential, and improving fundamentals
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