Markets brace for a shaky start as futures hint at a dip, fueled by rising oil prices past $98/barrel due to Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Alphabet takes a hit after a massive EU antitrust fine, despite strong earnings, while defense stocks soar on solid earnings from Lockheed Martin and RTX. Airlines face rising fuel costs, with American Airlines expecting a big expense bump. Globally, Europe falls while Asia gains, especially in Japan and South Korea, amid a strong U.S. dollar. Inflation and potential rate hikes loom as geopolitical and economic forces collide.

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