What oil’s big pullback this week may mean for the U.S. stock market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 26 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Oil Prices Decline: Oil prices have significantly dropped this week, reversing earlier gains linked to the Israel-Iran conflict, which has alleviated inflation concerns.
Stock Market Rally: The decline in oil prices has contributed to a notable increase in stock markets, with the S&P 500 index rising 22.3% since its low on April 8.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
