Nasdaq set to snap 13-day winning streak as oil rebounds, US-Iran tensions resurface

The Nasdaq is poised to end a 13-day winning streak as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran weigh on investor sentiment. The surge in crude—Brent futures climbing above $85—triggers inflation concerns and pressures central bank rate-cut expectations, negatively impacting duration-sensitive tech valuations. Heightened Middle East risk premiums are boosting safe-haven demand for oil and Treasury yields, exacerbating the sector rotation out of growth equities. Markets are now focused on the upcoming CPI report and any escalation in regional military activity that could disrupt energy supply routes. Traders will also monitor Fed speakers’ comments for cues on whether higher-for-longer rates may persist amid renewed inflationary pressures.

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is the US large-cap tech benchmark. NDX is more sensitive to rate decisions than SPX because of longer-duration cash flows, and heavily concentrated in Tech/Comms names — mega-cap earnings season dominates price action.

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