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Trump issues final ultimatum to Iran—how is your wallet doing?

Today’s market can be summed up in one word: chaotic!
Oil prices soared to $120, tensions between the US and Iran are escalating, tech stocks are trembling, and even Bitcoin is suffering.
What exactly happened in today’s market, and what should we do with our money?
---🔥 Headline: Trump issues "final ultimatum" to Iran
First, the most explosive news: Trump demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 PM Eastern Time tonight, or face airstrikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges. Iran isn’t backing down either, directly warning: If you dare to attack me, I will escalate strikes on Gulf energy facilities!
Why is this such a serious issue?
Because the Strait of Hormuz is the “lifeline” of global oil transportation, with 21 million barrels of crude oil shipped through it daily, accounting for 20% of global oil trade! If blocked, oil prices will inevitably skyrocket, and global inflation pressures will spike instantly.
Market reactions:
• Brent Crude Oil: surged past **$120**
• US stock futures: down before Tuesday’s open
• S&P 500: -0.33%, Nasdaq also declined
• Hang Seng Index: -0.70%

Once geopolitical risks erupt, markets will become extremely volatile. The key now is whether Iran will compromise by 8 PM tonight, and whether Trump will actually take action. If the conflict escalates, oil prices will continue to rise, and inflation expectations will re-emerge.

📊 Market Snapshot: Data Speaks
• **S&P 500**: 6,590 points (-0.33%)
• **Hang Seng Index**: approximately 25,117 points (-0.70%)
• **10-year US Treasury yield**: 4.35%
• **Gold**: $4,552 per ounce (risk aversion rising)
• **Crude Oil (Brent)**: above $120
• **Bitcoin**: impacted by oil prices, with an 85% correlation to the Nasdaq, falling along with it.

Gold is up, oil is up, stocks are down—that’s classic risk aversion. When market uncertainty increases, funds tend to flow into safe assets like gold and US Treasuries. If you hold gold or gold ETFs, congratulations, today’s your day to make money.

---🔍 Other noteworthy events
1️⃣ The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.75% in March, maintaining a dovish stance, but soaring oil prices and resilient inflation data have lowered expectations of rate cuts in 2026 to at most one. In other words, don’t expect the Fed to cut rates significantly to rescue the market.
2️⃣ Important inflation data (CPI/PCE) will be released this Friday, which will determine the future rate path and market trend. If inflation exceeds expectations, the Fed may delay rate cuts further, putting more pressure on stocks.

The current market is like walking a tightrope—geopolitical conflicts pushing up oil prices and inflation on one side, and the Fed refusing to cut rates on the other. Friday’s inflation data will be a crucial indicator, so stay tuned!

💡 Investment Advice
✅ Short-term strategies:
1. Reduce positions: geopolitical risks are not resolved yet, don’t rush to buy the dip.
2. Focus on gold: under risk aversion, gold still has room to rise.
3. Watch oil prices: if the Hormuz Strait crisis eases and oil prices fall, tech stocks may rebound.
✅ Mid- to long-term strategies:
1. Focus on AI sector: companies like NVIDIA, SoundHound, IBM that focus on commercialization are worth watching.
2. Build positions gradually: avoid investing all at once; staggered buying reduces risk.
3. Pay attention to inflation data: Friday’s figures will determine the market’s direction in the coming months.