Q1 GDP Poised for Rebound as Fragile Ceasefire Clouds Outlook

First-quarter GDP is expected to rebound due to restocked inventories and resilient consumer spending, though the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East introduces significant downside risks to the outlook. The ongoing conflict continues to weigh on business confidence and investment intentions, with any escalation threatening supply chains and energy markets, thereby amplifying inflationary pressures. This geopolitical uncertainty dampens risk appetite, increasing demand for safe-haven assets and influencing Treasury yields and the dollar through capital flight dynamics. The manufacturing sector and energy markets are particularly exposed, given their sensitivity to supply disruptions and input cost volatility. Traders will closely watch the upcoming ISM Manufacturing PMI and oil inventory reports for signals on production resilience and demand shifts amid the volatile security environment.

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