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  The key  insights  today: The latest oil price forecast from Goldman Sachs Research following the ceasefire in Iran. From the trading floor: F ollowing a powerful one-day rally in US equities, some traders expect to see more gains ahead. Quoted: A period of relative weak performance by global technology stocks is creating ‘attractive opportunities’ for investors. Chief investment officers from Goldman Sachs Asset Management's public investing teams outline three big themes they’re watching closely: commodities, a coming mega-IPO cycle, and Japan’s economic pivot. Briefings Brainteaser: How much are first-quarter US earnings expected to rise (or fall)? Want to sign up and stay connected?  Click here . How the Iran Ceasefire Impacts the Forecast for Oil Oil fell on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, with Brent crude, the international benchmark, trading at $95.90 per barrel at Thursday’s close—down from $109.30 on Tuesday. But the path of oil price...

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  Wild weather everywhere as we hereby present this courtesy to the team at Bloomberg Green , & guidance from FEMA  as we look forward to the continued privilege to serve:  By  Brian Kahn ,  Brian K Sullivan  and  Naureen S Malik The eastern two-thirds of the US is gearing up for a  major winter storm . Ice, sleet and snow will spread across an area spanning thousands of miles. While parts of the US have dealt with major winter storms in recent years, from California being  pummeled by atmospheric rivers  last year to Texas’ 2021 deep freeze , the country hasn’t seen any with this geographic scope. But two factors are lining up to create a weather system that’s forecast to grip dozens of states from New Mexico to Maine . The first is cold air. After all, snow and ice can’t happen without temperatures below freezing. The big chill comes courtesy of a huge dip in the jet stream , a band of air that moves from west to east. But it’s o...