{"id":1248478,"date":"2026-03-23T11:52:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/?p=1248478"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:20:21","slug":"markets-jump-on-easing-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/news-and-analysis\/the-daily-breakdown\/markets-jump-on-easing-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Markets Jump on Easing Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Markets jump on hopes of peace in the Middle East, but can the gains sustain? The Daily Breakdown dives into Monday’s action.<\/p>\n

Before we dive in, let\u2019s make sure you\u2019re set to receive The Daily Breakdown each morning. <\/span><\/i>To keep getting our daily insights<\/i><\/b>, all you need to do is <\/span><\/i>log in<\/span><\/i><\/a> to your eToro account.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What’s Happening?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Markets are rallying on hopes that Middle East tensions may start to cool after President Trump said the US and Iran had \u201cvery good\u201d conversations about ending the conflict. The S&P 500<\/a> and Nasdaq 100<\/a> are each up about 1.4%, while Bitcoin<\/a> is gaining roughly 3.5%. Gold<\/a> and oil<\/a>, meanwhile, are lower by about 2.5% and 6.5%, respectively. Still, skeptics warn the conflict may drag on and that the softer rhetoric could be more about calming markets and energy prices than signaling a true resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are not many major economic reports in focus this week, and the earnings calendar is fairly quiet as well, with just a few notable names on deck, including GameStop<\/a>, Ondas<\/a>, Chewy<\/a>, Cintas<\/a>, and Carnival<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

ICYMI:<\/b> JPMorgan\u2019s Deep Dive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u26a1 Crypto Corner<\/b><\/h4>\n

A week ago, Bitcoin rallied through <\/span>the key $74K level<\/span><\/a>, climbing as high as $76K before pulling back below $70K. Now moving higher again this morning, crypto appears to be embracing the potential shift in the geopolitical backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shiba<\/a> and Stellar<\/a> are also on the move, while Bittensor<\/a>, Filecoin<\/a>, Avalanche<\/a>, and Kaito<\/a> are outpacing Bitcoin\u2019s gains this morning. Visit the <\/span>Crypto Discovery page<\/span><\/a> for more. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Setup \u2014 General Electric<\/b><\/h2>\n

Shares of General Electric<\/a> have been on fire over the past few years, rising almost 500% from 2023 through 2025. Now though, the stock has suffered a near-20% decline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chart as of the close on 3\/20\/2026. Source: eToro ProCharts, courtesy of TradingView.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shares of GE are in the midst of a pullback to the 200-day moving average and a multi-month support area around $280 to $290. If support holds, bulls might look for a rebound. However, more downside could be in store if support breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Options<\/b><\/h4>\n

One downside to GE is its share price. Because the stock price is so high, the options prices are incredibly high, too. This can make it difficult for investors to approach these companies with options. In that case, many traders may opt to just trade a few shares of the common stock \u2014 and that\u2019s fine. However, one alternative is spreads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Call spreads and put spreads allow traders to take options trades with a much lower premium than buying the calls outright. In these cases, the maximum risk is the premium paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Options aren\u2019t for everyone \u2014 especially in these scenarios \u2014 but spreads make them more accessible. For those looking to learn more about options, consider visiting the <\/span>eToro Academy<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Wall Street’s Watching<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SMCI<\/b><\/p>\n

Shares of Super Micro Computer<\/a> plunged on Friday after a former co-founder and current board member was indicted in an alleged scheme to divert Nvidia<\/a> chips and servers to China. While Super Micro says the conduct violated company policy and has moved to distance itself, Wall Street is now questioning whether this was an isolated incident or a sign of deeper governance and compliance issues. <\/span>Dig into the fundamentals for SMCI<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

USO<\/b><\/p>\n

The top-traded oil ETF \u2014 <\/span>USO<\/span><\/a> \u2014 is back in focus on Monday morning as oil prices retreat below $100. At last check, WTI crude was trading near $91 a barrel, while USO was lower by more than 6% in pre-market trading. For what it\u2019s worth, the energy sector ETF \u2014 <\/span>XLE<\/span><\/a> \u2014 is down about 1% this morning, although energy remains the top-performing sector in the S&P 500. <\/span>Check out the chart for USO<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disclaimer:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Please note that due to market volatility, some of the prices may have already been reached and scenarios played out.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Markets jump on hopes of peace in the Middle East, but can the gains sustain? The Daily Breakdown dives into Monday’s action. Before we dive in, let\u2019s make sure you\u2019re set to receive The Daily Breakdown each morning. To keep getting our daily insights, all you need to do is log in to your eToro…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":819735,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6894],"tags":[],"asset_type":[],"class_list":["post-1248478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-breakdown"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"The Daily Breakdown: Markets Jump on Easing Tensions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Markets jump on hopes of peace in the Middle East, but can the gains sustain? 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