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The Hormuz Supply Shock
The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered one of the most significant supply disruptions in the history of global energy markets. With roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil flows affected, the implications extend well beyond near-term price volatility. In this article, we examine the immediate market impact and what it may mean for oil prices, energy equities, and portfolio positioning. Read on »
Retail traders sold more stocks than they bought for the first time since 2023
On Monday, retail investors sold $20.6 million worth of shares, marking the first day the cohort sold more single stocks than they bought since November 2023, according to a Tuesday note from Vanda Research. Read on »
Gold Tanking During a Crisis? We've Seen This Pattern Before
Many people are flummoxed by gold’s deep correction over the last two weeks. Given there’s a war on, shouldn’t gold be catching a strong safe-haven bid? In fact, the pattern playing out in the gold market isn't out of character. We saw similar dynamics in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic. Read on »
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