Stock Market Today: Oil Climbs on Fresh Mideast Flare-Up

Oil prices are moving higher after a fresh flare-up in the Middle East, according to the market preview. The brief points to a busy agenda for investors, with meetings involving G20 finance ministers and central-bank governors. Economic updates slated for attention include a Texas manufacturing outlook survey, agricultural prices, portfolio holdings of foreign securities, and preliminary results. The preview also flags scheduled “executive moves” where John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, alongside commentary from a Fed speaker. Overall, the note frames the day as a mix of geopolitical energy pressure and catalysts from macro data and leadership changes.