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⚡️Oil Soars on Middle East Tensions; XLE, USO Surge in Pre-Market Trading | Energy Sector Insights

(XLE) has increased by 3.0% in pre-market trading, reflecting a broader surge in oil prices. WTI crude has risen over 9% due to escalating geopolitical tensions following Israel's military actions against Iran, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Friday, June 13

XLE [+3.2%]
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has increased by 3.0% in pre-market trading, reflecting a broader surge in oil prices. WTI crude has risen over 9% due to escalating geopolitical tensions following Israel's military actions against Iran, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Social media discussions reveal that XLE is up 8.5% through pre-market trading, marking its best week since September 2022, with consistent gains throughout the week. The top contributors to XLE's performance include ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, and Schlumberger, all of which have shown significant positive returns. Additionally, Brent crude prices have surged by nearly 6%, correlating with the movement in XLE and reflecting broader market dynamics in the energy sector.

⚡️Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Inventories Spike and Geopolitical Risks Rise | Energy Sector Insights

(XLE) dropped 2.0% on Wednesday, pressured by a surprise 7.7 million barrel rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed geopolitical concerns. Energy heavyweights Chevron (CVX), ExxonMobil (XOM), and Schlumberger (SLB) led the decline.

💊 IBB Falls as Fed Holds Rates, Sector Reacts to Leadership Shakeup and Earnings Miss | Biotech Sector Insights

(IBB) declined 0.6% as markets absorbed the Fed’s steady rate stance and Q2 GDP growth of 3%. The removal of Vinay Prasad from the FDA was seen as a sector-positive move, though broader market weakness—evident in the Russell 2000’s drop—also weighed on IBB.

🏦 XLF Dips as Fed Holds Rates and Financial Stocks Slide; HSBC Falls After Profit Drops and Revenue Misses Estimates | Financials Sector Insight

Financials edged lower with XLF down 0.5%, tracking the Dow’s 0.53% decline. Despite strong Q2 GDP growth (3%) and July job gains, the Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%. Visa, Mastercard, and Blackstone all fell, even as Visa announced new Google Pay integrations.

🛒 XLY Falls 1% as Fed Holds Rates & New Tariffs Hit Sentiment | Retail Sector Insights

(XLY) declined 1.0% after the Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% amid 3% Q2 GDP growth and rising inflation. President Trump's new tariffs on India added pressure, dragging down Tesla and Nike. Despite strong earnings, Garmin also fell, echoing a broader S\&P 500 dip of 0.35%.

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⚡️Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Inventories Spike and Geopolitical Risks Rise | Energy Sector Insights

💊 IBB Falls as Fed Holds Rates, Sector Reacts to Leadership Shakeup and Earnings Miss | Biotech Sector Insights

🏦 XLF Dips as Fed Holds Rates and Financial Stocks Slide; HSBC Falls After Profit Drops and Revenue Misses Estimates | Financials Sector Insight

🛒 XLY Falls 1% as Fed Holds Rates & New Tariffs Hit Sentiment | Retail Sector Insights