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U.S. stocks fell to four-month lows as Brent crude hit $110 and rate-hike odds climbed, spurring stagflation concerns and precious metals selloff.

S&P 500 slides to November lows as crude oil tops $100/barrel following Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure, reigniting stagflation concerns amid Fed hawkishness.

$IWM jumped 1.97% after a Power Inflow alert signaled institutional buying, reflecting renewed small-cap investor appetite amid potential sector rotation away from mega-cap technology stocks.

Wall Street rallied Wednesday as U.S.-Iran diplomatic hopes eased tensions. Nasdaq 100 surged 1.5%, Bitcoin jumped 7% above $71,000, while oil prices fell.

Russell 2000 small-caps hold technical support while larger indices falter, but weakening momentum signals potential trouble ahead for broader markets.

Trump administration pursues alternative tariff strategies after Supreme Court ruling limits executive power, implementing duties under different legal provisions while economic growth slows and inflation persists.

January inflation fell to 2.4%, the lowest since May 2025, driven by declining shelter costs. Markets now expect potential Fed rate cuts as early as June 2026.

Analysts identify four-stage technical framework for spotting market reversals in equities and crypto, using price action, volume confirmation, and risk management across indices like Russell 2000 and Bitcoin.

U.S. markets rally on softer inflation data boosting rate-cut expectations. Small-cap stocks, commodities, and growth sectors lead as investors bet on lower borrowing costs ahead.