Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists have lowered their year-end price target for the S&P 500, citing the escalating conflict in the Middle East as a primary headwind. The bank warns that geopolitical instability and the risk of a broader war involving Iran have significantly constrained the upside potential for equities and other risk assets.
US equity futures edged lower on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove a sharp rally in crude oil prices. Despite the macro headwinds, shares of Bumble and Petco skyrocketed in premarket trading following robust earnings reports and optimistic forward-looking guidance.
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