Weekly Market Recap: Friday, March 6, 2026 — Market Analysis

Key Themes This Week

• •Markets posted their worst week since October as escalating Middle East conflict drove oil prices up 35% and sparked inflation concerns across global markets.
• •The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February while unemployment rose to 4.4%, raising fears of stagflation as energy costs surged.
• •The Federal Reserve rate cut timeline shifted dramatically, with markets now pricing in potential cuts starting in July rather than earlier in the year.