Crude Oil Nears 52-Week High, VIX Spikes as Middle East Tensions Grow

Tensions grow in the Middle East with Iran retaliating against the U.S. strikes that killed Iran's leader. Kevin Green points to crude oil's surge Tuesday morning and a spike in the VIX as key components to the start of a sharp downside market move. KG adds that similar commodities like natural gas and heating oil rallying as well, which will trickle into higher energy prices in the U.S. On the earnings front, KG touches on MongoDB's (MDB) stock plunge after beating but disappointing in guidance.

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03 Mar 2026

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