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March PMI Slump Hits Australia; US‑Iran Energy Crisis Spreads
SocialMar 25, 2026

March PMI Slump Hits Australia; US‑Iran Energy Crisis Spreads

Global composite activity PMIs for March universality dropped for the latest month's activity. Australia took the biggest hit. Japan and US still holding up the best relatively speaking. Overall, the US-Iran conflict's energy crisis is spilling over https://t.co/viZdRPVFN9

By John Kicklighter
North Korean Won Plummets 61%, World's 2nd Worst Currency
SocialMar 25, 2026

North Korean Won Plummets 61%, World's 2nd Worst Currency

On this week's Hanke's #CurrencyWatchlist, the North Korean won ranks as the WORLD'S 2ND WORST CURRENCY. The won has depreciated by 61% against the USD over the past year. THE COLLAPSE OF THE WON IS THE WORLD’S MOST UNREPORTED CURRENCY STORY. https://t.co/WiB50eaMz6

By Steve Hanke
Oil Demand Peaks by 2030, Gas Demand Rises Onward
SocialMar 25, 2026

Oil Demand Peaks by 2030, Gas Demand Rises Onward

Yes. This has been my model for a decade. Oil is approaching peak demand. Perhaps 2030. Natural gas demand will continue to grow well beyond oil.

By Ramez Naam
Trump‑Iran Talks Spark Hormuz Oil Fears, Lift Prices
SocialMar 25, 2026

Trump‑Iran Talks Spark Hormuz Oil Fears, Lift Prices

Trump Iran talks revived Strait of Hormuz oil flow fears and pushed global energy prices higher. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/trump-iran-talks-put-strait-of-hormuz.html

By The Metalnomist
Saudi Red Sea Exports Avert Major Hormuz Oil Disruption
SocialMar 25, 2026

Saudi Red Sea Exports Avert Major Hormuz Oil Disruption

Saudi oil exports from its Western ports on the Red Sea represented the most immediate and largest mitigation of the Hormuz crisis. Logically, any oil transported via pipelines from east to west and loaded at the Red Sea ports must be...

By Anas Alhajji
Copper Holds Breakout Support, Poised for Higher Gains
SocialMar 25, 2026

Copper Holds Breakout Support, Poised for Higher Gains

Copper has shown remarkable resilience despite the broader volatility across commodities. The metal precisely retested its breakout level, which now appears to be holding as strong support. In my view, this sets the stage for the next move higher. Both the technical and...

By Tavi Costa
Australia Faces Fuel Shortage as Hormuz Disruption Persists
SocialMar 25, 2026

Australia Faces Fuel Shortage as Hormuz Disruption Persists

Australia is RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. ​As the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, hundreds of gas stations across the country are running dry. ​THE GAS STATIONS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP AND NETANYAHU. https://t.co/9LMx4BprMq

By Steve Hanke
New Homes Cost More Per Square Foot; Size Must Shrink
SocialMar 25, 2026

New Homes Cost More Per Square Foot; Size Must Shrink

New construction always be more expensive PSF than older construction So the only way you can make new homes less expensive than existing homes by making them smaller … on average.

By Bobby Fijan
War-Driven Gold Sell‑off Followed by Ceasefire Rally
SocialMar 25, 2026

War-Driven Gold Sell‑off Followed by Ceasefire Rally

Start a war sell gold for 11 days in a row then rally it on rumors of a ceasefire https://t.co/6we9nz9Mhr

By Arun Chopra
Pearl Abyss Shares Surge 28% After 3M Sales
SocialMar 25, 2026

Pearl Abyss Shares Surge 28% After 3M Sales

Now, investors are having a "Whoopsie" moment and are currently sending the Pearl Abyss stock +27.76% up. The studio yesterday announced 3M Crimson Desert copies sold. Happens in Asian markets all the time with game stocks. (It's 11:30am Wed in Korea, trading continues)...

By Serkan Toto
China Gas Prices Surge 20% Since Iran War
SocialMar 25, 2026

China Gas Prices Surge 20% Since Iran War

Gas prices in China jumped 20% since the war in Iran began. This is big. It affects 300 million drivers. CHAIRMAN XI SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP & NETANYAHU. https://t.co/5AEwfc2iWb

By Steve Hanke
Fed Says China's Exports Driven by Constrained Household Consumption
SocialMar 25, 2026

Fed Says China's Exports Driven by Constrained Household Consumption

1/5 This new paper by the Fed concludes that China's export success stems from weak domestic demand "rooted in structural features of China's economy and financial system—particularly those that constrain household consumption." https://t.co/jplDeN5d6g

By Michael Pettis
Markets Overestimate Rate Hikes; PMI Says Otherwise
SocialMar 25, 2026

Markets Overestimate Rate Hikes; PMI Says Otherwise

The markets now think the ECB and BOE will now hike rates by at least 50bps apiece, and the RBA will hike by at least another 50bps on top of the 50bps they've done already. The PMI data says otherwise....

By Ilya Spivak
US Navy's Proximity Stalls Commercial Traffic in Hormuz
SocialMar 25, 2026

US Navy's Proximity Stalls Commercial Traffic in Hormuz

And Trump just explained why there’s virtually no commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz right now. The Lincoln is ~600 miles off Iran’s coast. That gives it several minutes of warning time, plus an entire air wing, three destroyers, a...

By Jim Bianco
Hormuz Crisis Opens Historic Window for Canadian Oil
SocialMar 25, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Opens Historic Window for Canadian Oil

🇨🇦The ongoing Hormuz crisis presents a historic opportunity for Canada’s oil and LNG industries. 🇨🇦This is the moment. If we miss it, there may not be another. 👇👇👇 Daily Energy Report Link: https://t.co/9c26JYBjru

By Anas Alhajji
Record February Home Purchase Cancellations Hit 13.7%
SocialMar 25, 2026

Record February Home Purchase Cancellations Hit 13.7%

42k US home purchases were canceled in February which equates to 13.7% of all homes under contract. That's the highest cancellation percentage for any February on record. https://t.co/QuxiWyB3TE

By Charlie Bilello
Relief Fails in Panic: Trump, IEA Miss Oil Reality
SocialMar 25, 2026

Relief Fails in Panic: Trump, IEA Miss Oil Reality

What Trump and the IEA Missed About the Oil Market: Relief Does Not Work When Markets Are in Panic Mode Daily Energy Report https://t.co/9c26JYBjru

By Anas Alhajji
Kazakhstan's Export Surge Signals Shifts for OPEC+
SocialMar 25, 2026

Kazakhstan's Export Surge Signals Shifts for OPEC+

Kazakhstan's oil exports recovered: What are the implications for OPEC+ and the oil market? (SEE CHART) DAILY ENERGY REPORT https://t.co/3Iw9dtfnRU

By Anas Alhajji
Nvidia's Booming Sales Clash with Falling Stock
SocialMar 25, 2026

Nvidia's Booming Sales Clash with Falling Stock

What happened to Nvidia? Business is booming, but the stock is selling off. The problem may be happening behind the scenes.

By Hyperstocks
Gold Short Exit Fuels 10% Silver Surge
SocialMar 25, 2026

Gold Short Exit Fuels 10% Silver Surge

The day I exited my Gold short, Silver closed as a bullish spike, an IDF and SFP, so I went long this morning targeting the stops above the ID high. I held Gold for 3 weeks while it dropped 18%. Today...

By Tom Dante
Silver Closes
SocialMar 25, 2026

Silver Closes

Silver followup: was lovely buy below previous swing low. It is now the first CLOSE back above the 5 SMA after Xtended run. However, it had upside BO from 3 bar, so that implies continuation potential...

By Linda Raschke
Upside Impulse Trade Hits New Momentum High
SocialMar 25, 2026

Upside Impulse Trade Hits New Momentum High

Another Kyle Gem from yesterday - had upside Impulse out of "turtle soup" buy aka, Wyckoff spring. good follow-through today and new 2 per ROC momo high. https://t.co/z9z53IqWC2

By Linda Raschke
Coffee Extends to Day 7, Hitting Fresh Momentum High.
SocialMar 25, 2026

Coffee Extends to Day 7, Hitting Fresh Momentum High.

Coffee now on Day 7 of extended run up. Nice BO from bade. 2-per ROC made new momo high. https://t.co/b1plmRyYCY

By Linda Raschke
White House Wins Jawboning, yet Oil Prices Defy Expectations
SocialMar 25, 2026

White House Wins Jawboning, yet Oil Prices Defy Expectations

The White House is (truly) winning the oil jawboning battle against Tehran — still to be seen if Trump would win the physical oil market war. But to see Brent trading at sub-$100 a barrel (and WTI below $90) after...

By Javier Blas
2‑Year Treasury Yield Jumps To
SocialMar 25, 2026

2‑Year Treasury Yield Jumps To

The March 2026 US Treasury 2-year yield hit 3.93%, up sharply from 3.45% last month. This is the highest yield since May 2025. TRUMP’S TARIFF WAR AND WAR ON IRAN ARE RATTLING BOND MARKETS. https://t.co/TfJWZRALwu

By Steve Hanke
Amid Iran War Hype, Hidden Trade Opportunity Emerges
SocialMar 25, 2026

Amid Iran War Hype, Hidden Trade Opportunity Emerges

Markets are jumping from one Iran war headline to the next, but look through the noise and this trade seems to be hiding in plain sight. #IranWar‌ #Macro #Dollar #Trading #Markets https://t.co/iAgNNxmpff

By Ilya Spivak
Europe Braces for Iran War Fuel Shortages
SocialMar 25, 2026

Europe Braces for Iran War Fuel Shortages

Europe will soon face the same kind of fuel supply disruptions as Asia due to the war in Iran, says Shell’s CEO 🇪🇺 ⚠️ “If you look through the slate, jet fuel is already being impacted. Diesel will be next...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Ask Why, Not Just Past Performance, When Choosing Funds
SocialMar 25, 2026

Ask Why, Not Just Past Performance, When Choosing Funds

Next time your financial consultant recommends a fund, try asking this: what is the structural reason this should keep performing? If the answer is "it's done well," that's a description of the past. And past performance, as every disclaimer in the...

By Ben | Finance & Investing
Ares Capital 17% Plunge Predicts Major S&P Drops
SocialMar 24, 2026

Ares Capital 17% Plunge Predicts Major S&P Drops

This chart is unique. Ares Capital, the BDC, has been clobbered, falling 17%. Previous dumps in ARCC saw dumps in the S&P 500 too. Other periods that saw ARCC fall 17% or more witnessed S&P declines of 9%, 28%, 22%,...

By Jeff Weniger
Uncertain Govt Action; Physical Oil Markets Soon Prevail
SocialMar 24, 2026

Uncertain Govt Action; Physical Oil Markets Soon Prevail

I’m asked frequently about whether governments are intervening in futures markets already, and I have no idea nor have I seen any evidence. But, if they are and if Hormuz remains shut, it’ll only work for a bit longer before physical...

By Rory Johnston
BZAI Beats EPS, Revenue; Watch Overnight Price Action
SocialMar 24, 2026

BZAI Beats EPS, Revenue; Watch Overnight Price Action

$BZAI - "Blaize Holdings, Inc. GAAP EPS of -$0.03 beats by $0.17, revenue of $23.8M beats by $1.83M" Need to see how this move digests overnight before allocating specific criteria here, but worth a watch for sure. As long as this...

By Trade Momentum
Dell Surges 20% in Four Days After Reversal
SocialMar 24, 2026

Dell Surges 20% in Four Days After Reversal

$DELL up 20% in 4 days from the Oops reversal off the High volume close https://t.co/5VsROLzfUd

By Richard Moglen
Everyone Navigates Iran War Oil Market Differently
SocialMar 24, 2026

Everyone Navigates Iran War Oil Market Differently

No judgment. We’re all dealing with the Iran War oil market in our own way.

By Rory Johnston
B‑Book Strategies Thrive Until Market Reverses, Then Collapse
SocialMar 24, 2026

B‑Book Strategies Thrive Until Market Reverses, Then Collapse

When B Books fail. I still remmember the GBPJPY trade of 2005-2006 like it was yesterday. I was working for FXCM whic was teh biggest retai dealer at the time and of course like dealers the delaing room was rarely offsetting risk...

By Boris Schlossberg
Software Index Plummets 6.7%, Worst in Five Years
SocialMar 24, 2026

Software Index Plummets 6.7%, Worst in Five Years

So Tourists were hoping Software "bottomed" 1 month ago Today Software vs Semis (GSPUSOSE - Goldman Basket) traded -6.7%, top 5 worst move over the last 5 years @HedgeyeTech @HedgeyeComm @SamofAmerica @RPKent https://t.co/QxAj4Blbqz

By Keith McCullough
War Triggers Swing From Expected Cuts to Near‑zero Hikes
SocialMar 24, 2026

War Triggers Swing From Expected Cuts to Near‑zero Hikes

The day the war started (Feb 28), Fed fund futures were pricing in 2.5 rate Fed CUTS for 2026. Now they are pricing in 0.2 of a Fed rate HIKE for the rest of the year. https://t.co/kZikoSqzqz

By Jim Bianco
Crisis Unites Yield and Oil: Correlations Converge
SocialMar 24, 2026

Crisis Unites Yield and Oil: Correlations Converge

Tick chart starting Friday afternoon. 10-year yield (white) Nearby WTI crude oil futures (blue) In a crisis, all correlations go to 1. https://t.co/0ubKfHkt9Q

By Jim Bianco
Trump Pushes Iran Ceasefire to Keep Strait Open
SocialMar 24, 2026

Trump Pushes Iran Ceasefire to Keep Strait Open

So Trump admin is [rightly] panicking about the Strait of Hormuz so they’re going to try to get Iran to agree to a 1-month ceasefire to negotiate during which I’m sure Trump wants the Strait open Iran’s main leverage is the...

By Rory Johnston
False Iran Claim Fuels Fleeting S&P Rally, Then Fades
SocialMar 24, 2026

False Iran Claim Fuels Fleeting S&P Rally, Then Fades

Yesterday the S&P 500 surged on Trump's claim of productive talks with Iran. Today Iran said those talks never happened. Oil jumped 4%. The rally evaporated. The S&P closed below its 200-day moving average for the third straight session —...

By dailyanalysts
Dow Holds Near 45,500, RSI Rising, Watch Resistance
SocialMar 24, 2026

Dow Holds Near 45,500, RSI Rising, Watch Resistance

#DOW doji Candle and Sideways 4 days. Support 45369. Resistance 46712, 47428, 48000. RSI 34 quite low and flicked up. Top Bollinger Band 47486. Midpoint Line 46468. Bottom Band 45450.

By WheelieDealer
Aluminum Prices Surge 12‑40% Amid US‑Israel Conflict
SocialMar 24, 2026

Aluminum Prices Surge 12‑40% Amid US‑Israel Conflict

As a result of the US-Israeli war in Iran, ALUMINUM prices are UP 12-40% THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. The world’s biggest carmakers are reportedly “panic buying.” CARMAKERS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP & NETANYAHU. https://t.co/yRInvBpEdm

By Steve Hanke
Victory Capital Abandons Janus Deal over Committee Opposition
SocialMar 24, 2026

Victory Capital Abandons Janus Deal over Committee Opposition

Victory Capital has pulled out of Janus acquisition after not getting support from Janus’ “special committee” https://t.co/VSWcoMUQal

By Eric Balchunas
Chaos in Middle East Markets Creates Trading Edge
SocialMar 24, 2026

Chaos in Middle East Markets Creates Trading Edge

The Middle East is on a KNIFE'S EDGE 🔪 Ceasefire talks. Marines steaming toward Hormuz. Saudis sharpening their knives. Oil dumping on every headline 🛢️💥 Markets are an absolute WARZONE right now But here's the cold hard truth... CHAOS = EDGE for those who...

By Boris Schlossberg
Big Tech Valuations Drop Below 20x Earnings
SocialMar 24, 2026

Big Tech Valuations Drop Below 20x Earnings

$MSFT now below 20x earnings... $AVGO 18x $NVDA 16x $META 17x out-year earnings estimates @finviz_com https://t.co/i1ijeByOv6

By Mike Zaccardi
Inflation, ECB Hikes, and Gold Dip Buying Explored
SocialMar 24, 2026

Inflation, ECB Hikes, and Gold Dip Buying Explored

This morning on @asharqbusiness discussing inflation, ECB rate hikes, buying the dip on gold and other macroeconomic data. 📊

By Lia Holmgren
Public Signals Yield 10‑20% Gains—Don’t Hesitate
SocialMar 24, 2026

Public Signals Yield 10‑20% Gains—Don’t Hesitate

Hear me out — this matters. 22 days. 5 trades: CVX: $186 → 207 XOM: $152 → 165 COP: $113 → 129 OXY: $53 → 61 EOG: $124 → 142 Every single one up 10–20%. The signals were public. Most people just didn’t act. The market doesn’t lack opportunity. It exposes...

By Mhz
Gold ETF Hits $411 Amid Ceasefire News
SocialMar 24, 2026

Gold ETF Hits $411 Amid Ceasefire News

$GLD trading at 411 AH on the 30day ceasefire news-- should be interesting day tomorrow if it holds to be true https://t.co/0vrW5jToHm

By HCPG
Tight MOB Supply Drives Record Occupancy and Rising Rents
SocialMar 24, 2026

Tight MOB Supply Drives Record Occupancy and Rising Rents

Constrained MOB supply keeps occupancy high and rents growing. 5 Things to Know: 1⃣ MOB occupancy hit a record 92.7% in 2025, up 30 basis points from the end of 2024. Demand is outpacing every new square foot being delivered to...

By Coy Davidson
Oil Surplus Dwarfed by Massive Asian Capital Excess
SocialMar 24, 2026

Oil Surplus Dwarfed by Massive Asian Capital Excess

Three big picture observations about the oil surplus (petrodollars/ petroeuros/ petroequities are all downstream of this) pre Hormuz A) The oil surplus is modest relative to the surplus in Asia. Chinese state banks and offshore deposits of Chinese exporters are...

By Brad Setser