Global Markets Brace for Q1 Earnings Amid Oil Shock and Macro Headwinds
By Frank Ulom Global equity markets are entering the Q1 2026 earnings season on edge, as Brent crude oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 has shed nearly 7% from its January peak above 7,000, with analysts citing stagflation…
