– Middle East tensions lifted oil and commodities, while U.S. stocks advanced. International stocks, REITs and Treasuries lagged.
– Technology, energy and momentum led. Materials and healthcare lagged as investors rotated toward growth and cyclicals.
– Brazil, China and Nigeria outperformed, while Korea and Taiwan corrected after being among 2026’s strongest markets.
– Industrial metals rose while gold and silver fell. Treasuries and corporate bonds weakened as yields moved higher.


