Week Ahead: Monday, March 9, 2026 to Friday, March 13, 2026 — Market Analysis

Key Themes This Week

• •The ongoing U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran, which began February 28, continues to disrupt oil markets and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with crude prices above $90 per barrel
• •February's Consumer Price Index on Wednesday will be closely watched after oil price surges raised fresh inflation concerns
• •Technology earnings from Oracle, Adobe, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise arrive as the sector faces questions about AI spending returns