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- US equities reached all-time highs amid Middle East ceasefire hopes, but rising oil prices pose a threat to global economic strength and corporate profits. The CIO of Robinhood suggests monitoring sectors beyond the 'Magnificent 7'. A warning signal from the heavy metals ratio raises concerns about future market performance.
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A tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East and a potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed U.S. equity markets to all-time highs last week. But the damage from higher oil prices might’ve already been done, calling into question the strength of the global economy and the hopes that companies can keep churning out higher profits.
Stephanie Guild, Robinhood Markets Chief Investment Officer, drops in with a perspective for retail investors and which sectors we should keep an eye on outside the Magnificent 7. Plus, the centuries-old heavy metals ratio is sending warning signals. Should we tune it in?
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