MILITARY conflict between Israel and Iran escalated over the weekend, and markets are bracing for further signals from the Middle East and Washington that will shape the market outlook in the week ahead.

Global investor sentiment remains fragile due to rising geopolitical strains in the Middle East, which could potentially disrupt the current momentum

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Friday Wrap-up 4:36 pm The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF closed Friday at 548.77, down 1.1%. Forget About a Rate Cut, Says JPMorgan 12:15 pm JPMorgan Chief U.S. Economist Michael Feroli tells investors to expect nothing new out of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.