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Hormuz, Hikes & Insider Trades: Welcome to 2026
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 23 to 27, 2026) What a week. The Iran war kept markets on edge as the Strait of Hormuz disruption sent oil prices surging and inflation fears creeping back in. Treasury yields hit their highest level since July 2025, and traders started pricing in a Fed rate hike — yeah, you read that right. Oh, and someone made $580 million in oil futures exactly 15 minutes before Trump's Iran announcement, which has economists using words like "treason." B


Markets Reprice Reality: Oil, Inflation, and Uncertainty
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 16 to 20, 2026) Another active week in the markets was shaped by major global developments and shifting economic expectations. Oil surged above $100 as rising tensions in the Middle East increased concerns about supply disruptions and inflation. At the same time, central banks faced a more uncertain outlook, with markets beginning to push back expectations for rate cuts. Hedge funds increased bearish positions in financial stocks, reflecting


Oil Surge, Inflation Pressures, and Fed Policy in Focus
👋 Welcome Back Investors! (March 9 to 13, 2026) Another busy week in the markets brought new economic data and global developments that kept investors paying close attention. Oil surged above $100 as rising tensions in the Middle East increased concerns about global supply and inflation. The latest PCE inflation report showed price pressures remain persistent, leading analysts to push back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later in the year. Despite broader uncerta
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