The charts are showing stocks are close to breaking out of their ultra-tight range
Published on 18/03/2026 12:33 PM
The charts are showing stocks are close to breaking out of their ultra-tight rangeThe US captured Venezuela's leader, seized oil, and Middle East war spiked crude prices. Despite this, the Nasdaq-100 remains stable, hinting at a potential market thaw.By CNBC Pro | Todd Gordon March 18, 2026, 12:33:20 PM IST (Published)If I told you 176 calendar days ago, just after Labor Day, that the US would capture the leader of Venezuela, seize a few million barrels of oil, the Middle East would erupt into a war that eliminated much of Iran's leadership, crude oil spikes above $120, and June rate cut is mostly off the table — would you believe the stock market would be trading at the same price on St. Patrick's Day 2026?Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access MembershipPriority Access and Networking: CNBC-TV18's flagship events Interaction with CNBC-TV18's journalists Webinars & LIVE Q&As with India Inc. Leaders Exclusive CNBC-TV18 studio & newsroom tours Premium business insights, expert opinions & analysis Curated lifestyle privileges & offers