Closing Bell Closing Bell: Stocks Sink in Final Hour of Trade 6/13/25
Jun 13, 2025
Eamon Javers, a CNBC correspondent specializing in economic policy, joins Dan Greenhaus, chief strategist at Solus, and Kevin Simpson from Capital Wealth. The trio dives into Iran's retaliatory actions against Israel and their ripple effects on oil prices and market stability. They discuss how these geopolitical tensions are influencing investment strategies and inflation trends. Insights into the current stock market's downturn and the complexities of interest rates further highlight the urgent challenges investors face in navigating this volatile climate.
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Oil Prices React To Middle East Conflict
- The current Middle East conflict causes short-term oil price spikes, but long-term disruption depends on oil infrastructure damage.
- Strait of Hormuz remains unblocked, which may limit the conflict's impact on global energy supply.
Oil Spike Complicates Fed's Path
- Rising oil prices amid conflict could prevent the Fed from cutting rates as expected.
- Stickier inflation and higher military spending risks may restrict monetary easing.
Use Covered Calls Amid Volatility
- When volatility rises, consider selling covered calls to generate premium income.
- Use options strategies to profit from increased market volatility amid geopolitical risks.