4-9-26 Oil vs Markets: The Ceasefire Test | Before the Bell

Markets are showing early signs of stabilization following a ceasefire announcement, but one key variable continues to dominate: oil prices. Before the news, oil and risk assets were moving in near-perfect opposition, signaling heightened geopolitical sensitivity. Now, markets are attempting to hold above the 200-day moving average—a critical technical level that could define the next trend. The big question: will the ceasefire hold, and will oil confirm the market's optimism? With earnings season approaching, potential buybacks ahead, and improving seasonality, …