Stocks remain under selling pressure to start the week as the Iran conflict persists, and oil prices continue to climb higher.

Crude oil prices could continue calling the shots this week as war remains front and center. Last Friday's disappointing jobs report raises new economic questions as CPI looms.

U.S. crude prices hit nearly $120 overnight before sinking back toward $100 and continue to drive equity and Treasury trading. Inflation data and Oracle are due later this week.

Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) rose sharply the past week as the Iran war has halted most of the transport of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments.

Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.

As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.

Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

Despite another late recovery attempt Tuesday, the market remains in largely negative straits as war keeps oil prices elevated. Broadcom reports later and ADP jobs data looms.