Bob Iaccino discusses the mixed start for equities as WTI crude oil remains elevated above $102. Despite the pressure from energy prices, U.S. Treasury yields are lower across the curve, providing a tailwind for gold and silver. All eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's appearance at Harvard University today, his first since the March FOMC meeting. While billed as a non-monetary event, investors are looking for signals regarding geopolitical tensions in Iran and the Fed's inflation stance as Powell's term nears its end in May 2026. The report also previews upcoming earnings from Progress Software and McCormick, alongside a heavy slate of global economic data including U.S. JOLTS and Chinese PMI.