The Reserva Federal (FED) decided this Wednesday keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%something already expected by consensus. Although he governor Stephen Miran voted against in favor of a cut. Meanwhile, the uncertainty about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Given this, the DOW JONES Ind Average, S&P 500 y NASDAQ 100 fall at the close of Wednesday in a -1.63% to 46,225 points, -1.36% to 6,624 points and -1.46% to 22,152 points respectively.
He fear of a strong correction in the face of geopolitical events in the markets, investors have made buy downside protection for the type of quick and sharp sell-off which makes put options suddenly very valuable, according to Nomura’s Charlie McElligott on Yahoo Finance. On the other hand, shares have moved with some instability, with gradual declines and fluctuations that generate concern without leading to panic.
Fall coverages work best during a real fall. In a gradual decline, they do not generate enough profits, the passage of time begins to affect them and investors begin to get rid of them.
Then the vicious circle. When these hedges are liquidated, they can generate purchase flowsor at least reduce the selling pressure. High volatility adds a second factor by forcing funds to trim positions, which also means they need less protection.
Thus, the bearish setup starts to undermine itself– The stock does not fall fast enough for the protection trade to actually work, and the failure of such a trade helps prevent a rapid decline in the stock.
Despite fears in the energy sector, all-time highs continue to be led by energy companies according to Yahoo Finance.
The 52 week high list for US stocks worth at least $1 billion is packed with oil and gas companies, from ConocoPhillips y Canadian Natl Rl until Equinor Sp ADR, EOG Resources, Valero Energy y Marathon Petro. Most are already up between 30% and almost 60% this year.
Smaller energy companies show even better performance. Liberty Ener Rg-A is up more than 70% in 2026 and has tripled in value since the April 8, 2025 low, while Solaris Enrgy Rg-A It has quadrupled in value since that same point.
With regards to economic data we had the IEA crude oil inventories with a result of 6,156M compared to -1,500M expected, IEA weekly Cushing crude oil inventories with 0.944M compared to 0.117M previously, second year (Q1) interest rate projection with 3.1% the same as the previous one, actual (1T) 3.4% compared to 3.6% previously, long term (1Q) to 3.1% compared to the previous 3.0% and first year (1T) 3.1% compared to 3.4% previously.
Among the winning actions have a Cnstlltn Ener Co (+3.10% to $317.22), RESPECT (+4.16% to $385.44) and Chevron (+0.31% to $198.59)
Constellation Energy rises after being considered one of the stocks benefited by artificial intelligence or AI in the energy sector after large agreements with important Big Tech, according to Simply Wall Street.
Constellation Energy has signed long-term power purchase agreements with Microsoft, Meta (Facebook) y CyrusOnewhile advancing the acquisition of Calpine and the reactivation of nuclear capacity, such as that of Three Mile Islandthanks to the US federal policies that support it.
This combination of high-profile data center contracts and expanded flexible, carbon-free generation is transforming Constellation’s identity from a traditional utility to a energy platform focused on artificial intelligence.
Respect rises not due to a specific fact, but due to a combination of factors such as demand for high-speed networks by Big Tech and the firm sells optical networksfundamental for the development of artificial intelligence or AI.
Chevron rise because of the increase in the price of oil due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which benefits its stock market value.
Among the losing stocks we have Strategy Rg-A (-6.47% to 140.56 dollars), Carvana-A (-7.47% to $291.24) and Procter&Gamble (-3.15% to $146.71)
Strategy falls before the Bitcoin price dropgiven the strong exposure it has to the cryptocurrency.
Caravana falls before the Decrease in retail prices of used vehicles by 3% year-on-year in February, according to CPI index of used carswhile the used car loan interest rates were placed between 60 and 70 basis points below compared to the same period last year, reported Baird shared by Investing.
Carvana reported a average sales price of $25,416 in the December 2025 quarter. The company does not disclose the average interest rate paid by its buyers.
Procter&Gamble falls after a inflation data higher than expected something that hits mass consumption companies, according to MarketWatch. Since they increase costs and reduce margins.
Los Oil futures WTI they go up a +3.21% at 98.60 dollars and the Brent +6.91% at 110.57 dollars.
He Oro falls a –3.42% to $4,836 per ounce and the Plata -5.23% at 75.74 dollars.
The pair EURUSD falls a -0.67% a 1.1463.
Bitcoin falls a -5.06% to $70,746.
He US 10-year bond yield upload a +1.57% a 4.268 already 30 years +0.64% to 4,884.
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