S&P 500 Cracks 200-Day MA After 214-Day Run: Oil Trap?

Picture this: the S&P 500 cruising above its 200-day moving average for a whopping 214 straight sessions—like a marathon runner who's forgotten what fatigue feels like. Then, Thursday hits, and poof, it dips below. With oil prices spiking on Iran war fears and inflation data looming, markets are jittery. But before you hit the panic button, let's unpack what really happened and what the history books say.

What Happened

On Thursday, the S&P 500 closed below its 200-day moving average, ending...