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My top 10 things to watch for Tuesday, March 31 1. Iran war ends, what happens? Property collapses? According to The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump is considering ending US military operations even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. International Brent crude oil prices rose 4% this morning, above $117 a barrel. US … Read more
Although the forex market has been legal in the US for less than 18 months, it cannot stop making news and making money. In prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, users can spend real money on anything, from the winner of the 2028 presidential election to when Taylor Swift will get married. But this is … Read more
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Register here to receive future publications in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. In a partnership you may not have seen coming, Warren Buffett is teaming up with the NBA’s Stephen Curry to launch his own charity lunch. Stock futures are rising this morning. The S&P 500 finished yesterday’s meeting in … Read more
Market_Recon_TSP1_KL “A true leader always has something mysterious, which others cannot understand, but which keeps his people happy and breathing.” – President Charles de Gaulle of France Take it twice Your favorite businessman, investor, economist, infantry NCO, hockey player and financial writer are enjoying a meal with someone special on Monday evening. He passed Wawa … Read more
Market_Recon_TSP1_KL “A true leader always has something mysterious, which others cannot understand, but which keeps his people happy and breathing.” – President Charles de Gaulle of France Take it twice Your favorite businessman, investor, economist, infantry NCO, hockey player and financial writer are enjoying a meal with someone special on Monday evening. He passed Wawa … Read more
There seems to have been a change in vibe in the US housing market over the past six months. What started in places like Austin, Texas with falling rents and home prices, seems to have spread to other parts of the country. As you can see in the table below, Austin isn’t the only one … Read more
A growing number of Americans are looking for the worst. A recent survey conducted by YouGov found 42% of Americans believe that the country will experience a “complete economic collapse” in the next ten years, while more than a third think that a civil war is likely (1). That level of pessimism reflects a broader … Read more
Market Bottoms The S&P 500 is looking to start in a positive position for the second day in a row, but the market’s biggest problem remains the same: investors are using energy to limit positions. Trump News That Influenced the Future This morning’s hope is due to a Wall Street Journal report that President Trump … Read more
Recently, an anonymous Reddit user asked, “What industry is built entirely on a house of cards and would collapse overnight if people realized the truth about it?” People had a lot of shocking (and scary!) answers to share. Here are some of the most interesting comments: 1. “Traveling kids sports industry. $3,000+ a year so … Read more
Source: JP Morgan via Marketwatch In normal times, about 20 percent of the world’s oil production passes through the Strait of Hormuz. That flow has been cut off except for Iranian oil and a few other ships that the Iranians allow through. This disruption has led to a significant increase in oil prices in the … Read more