Week Ahead: Monday, May 4, 2026 to Friday, May 8, 2026 — Market Analysis

Key Themes This Week

• •The ongoing US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure continue to drive oil prices above $100 per barrel, creating supply disruptions that have pushed crude up nearly 60% since late February
• •April nonfarm payrolls data arrives Friday morning, offering fresh insight into labor market health after March's rebound to 178,000 jobs added
• •Earnings season enters its final stretch with reports from major tech names including Palantir, AMD, and Disney, plus energy giants navigating Middle East supply shocks