Energy, Bitcoin Futures Impacted By Geopolitical Tensions & Inflation
b"How does the Russia and Ukraine conflict impact stock and Futures market performance? Bitcoin Futures (/BTC) is seen by investors as a risk-on / risk-off type of asset. Ben Lichtenstein weighs in on the recent weakness in crypto. He says that with interest rates on the rise, investors are far more selective currently versus the end of last year when it comes to their investment choices. Also, Crude Oil (/CL) prices hit 52-week highs before fading into the weekend. Gold prices hit highest levels since June 2021. Has gold been a safety haven for investors during these times of market volatility? Finally, Ben and Caroline Woods discuss upcoming earnings next week which include Home Depot (HD), Macy's (M), Virgin Galactic (SPCE), Lowe's (LOW), Fubotv (FUBO), Ebay Inc. (EBAY), Moderna (MRNA), Alibaba (BABA), and Block (SQ)."