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Don't Chase Brent Spike; Hormuz Closure Unlikely to Worsen
SocialMar 9, 2026

Don't Chase Brent Spike; Hormuz Closure Unlikely to Worsen

Brent is $106 and markets are in full panic mode. They were slow to price the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but at this point the Strait isn't going to get any more closed. If anything, it'll...

By Robin Brooks
Taiwan Caps Weekly Oil Hikes, Likely Freezes Power Rates
SocialMar 9, 2026

Taiwan Caps Weekly Oil Hikes, Likely Freezes Power Rates

Taiwan's government will set a weekly cap on oil price increases to help contain domestic inflation, local media reports 🇹🇼🛢️ Fuel prices to be adjusted overall by ~5% this week The likelihood of freezing electricity tariffs in April is high https://t.co/tTWfUV2wiI https://t.co/LgRs7ClOH7

By Stephen Stapczynski
Gulf War III Cuts Global Oil Supply by 20%
SocialMar 9, 2026

Gulf War III Cuts Global Oil Supply by 20%

Yeeps: @Bob_McNally of @RapidanEnergy "Gulf War III has disrupted ~20% of global oil supply for nine days and counting – more than double the previous record set during the Suez Crisis of 1956-57, which disrupted just under 10%."

By Greg Ip
Targeting US Index Pullbacks, Gold Dip at 4880
SocialMar 9, 2026

Targeting US Index Pullbacks, Gold Dip at 4880

My game plan: - Looking for continued downside on US indexes & fade-away any short term strength in them , but waiting for intraday pullbacks - Eyeing the current move in Gold as a dip buying opportunity , but waiting for levels...

By tradeloq
Historic Oil Supply Loss Doubles Suez Crisis, No Spare Capacity
SocialMar 9, 2026

Historic Oil Supply Loss Doubles Suez Crisis, No Spare Capacity

Compared to the last maximum disruption during the 1956-1957 Suez Crisis (as a percentage of total liquids demand), this represents the largest oil supply loss in history, by a factor of two. Worse, unlike in past crises, there's zero spare capacity...

By Bob McNally
Hormuz Closure Triggers Sulfur Shortage, Sparks Demand Destruction
SocialMar 8, 2026

Hormuz Closure Triggers Sulfur Shortage, Sparks Demand Destruction

Negative supply shock will lead to price increases & the only way to correct that if supply doesn’t rise is, well, demand destruction. We are headed towards demand destruction if the conflict doesn’t end by Day 14. Today is Day 10....

By Trinh Nguyen
Buy Distant Futures at Discount, Earn Risk Premium
SocialMar 8, 2026

Buy Distant Futures at Discount, Earn Risk Premium

[looks at Brent curve] Gary Gorton voice: "investors can earn a risk premium by buying distant commodity futures at a discount to spot"

By Matthew C. Klein
Low Reserves Raise Borrowing Costs and Default Risk
SocialMar 8, 2026

Low Reserves Raise Borrowing Costs and Default Risk

Isn't it likely that countries in fiscal distress find it hard to borrow, have to pay high default premia, and run down their reserves like everything else?

By John H. Cochrane
Gas Prices Likely Over $4.50, Threatening Trump's Appeal
SocialMar 8, 2026

Gas Prices Likely Over $4.50, Threatening Trump's Appeal

According to @Polymarket, there is a 64% chance of average US gas prices surpassing $4.50/gallon this month. THE WINDS OF WAR = HIGHER GASOLINE PRICES = MORE AFFORDABILITY PROBLEMS FOR TRUMP. https://t.co/yN19wtznw8

By Steve Hanke
Unfilled S&P Gap
SocialMar 8, 2026

Unfilled S&P Gap

Left is a still unfilled gap in S&Ps from Jan 1, 2013 Will another gap in S&Ps become unfilled? Just asking for a friend. https://t.co/cNPv8XxpVb

By Peter Brandt
War Fuels Fertilizer Crisis, Threatens Asian Economies
SocialMar 8, 2026

War Fuels Fertilizer Crisis, Threatens Asian Economies

The war’s not stopping because of some pain at the American pump. The implications for global fertilizer markets (ammonia, sulphur) are probably going to be as big of a deal as the energy disruptions in several months. Asian economies are in...

By Christopher Vecchio
Short Basket Surges 6% Amid 2026 Market Dispersion
SocialMar 8, 2026

Short Basket Surges 6% Amid 2026 Market Dispersion

On Liberation Day, we created a Long/Short basket (dollar neutral) meant to capitalize on any fears of stagflation due to Tariffs. That wasn’t our expectation, however. We wrote “The likely result…the administration declares victory, and most tariffs eventually come down...

By Citrini7 (pseudonymous)
Banana Peel Sell‑Off Materializes, Mid‑March Weakness Expected
SocialMar 8, 2026

Banana Peel Sell‑Off Materializes, Mid‑March Weakness Expected

We've been saying for weeks now that the odds of a banana peel sell off was high. It simply is that time of year and now it is happening. Lot of fear out there, but more weakness into mid-March would...

By Ryan Detrick
Oil Prices Surge Past $100, Accelerating EV and Solar Shift
SocialMar 8, 2026

Oil Prices Surge Past $100, Accelerating EV and Solar Shift

Oil futures over $100, which is going to shock folks — but I’m old enough to remember $140-150 peaks in the past (inflation adjusted) Only upside, is that folks will lean into EVs and solar if this lasts more than...

By Jason Calacanis
Small Caps Tumble over 3% Amid Inflation Fears
SocialMar 8, 2026

Small Caps Tumble over 3% Amid Inflation Fears

Small caps down more than 3% because 1.) Inflation is a much bigger worry than a week ago and no cuts are coming? 2.) Sell the winners? 3.) Lucy https://t.co/3gsriv02Qd

By Ryan Detrick
India’s Fertilizer Reliance Highlights Asia’s Supply Vulnerability
SocialMar 8, 2026

India’s Fertilizer Reliance Highlights Asia’s Supply Vulnerability

Asia supply of oil, gas & fertiliser is rather concentrated. We are seeing a massive supply shock to the most important input of modern life: food and transport.

By Trinh Nguyen
Inflationary Assets Surge; Food Price Spikes May Spark Unrest
SocialMar 8, 2026

Inflationary Assets Surge; Food Price Spikes May Spark Unrest

$105/bbl A few months ago many said this would never happen. Never bet against inflationary assets in an inflationary era. Deglobalization is structural no cyclical. Watch food prices next. In a world of extreme inequality, with a Fed that needs lower rates to keep...

By Tavi Costa
WTI Could Hit $115 If Gas Gains Replicate
SocialMar 8, 2026

WTI Could Hit $115 If Gas Gains Replicate

If the front-month WTI crude oil future matches natural gas’s 100% gain in 2026 to its January peak, it would reach about $115 a barrel -- then what by the midterms? Gas has reversed all of those gains. Spiking crude can be...

By Mike McGlone
Lag And
SocialMar 8, 2026

Lag And

Hey energy experts, what's the lag, in days, from a change in wholesale gasoline futures to retail (AAA average) prices? And what's a good rule of thumb on the spread/mutiple between the two? (Answer in DM's if you prefer.)

By Greg Ip
Brent Crude Nears $110, Signaling Economic Strain
SocialMar 8, 2026

Brent Crude Nears $110, Signaling Economic Strain

Behold, the global economy cracking. Brent crude approaching $110/bbl, up >$16 higher since Friday’s close. https://t.co/exH8mOBUXy

By Rory Johnston
WTI Crude Surges Over 21% Past $100
SocialMar 8, 2026

WTI Crude Surges Over 21% Past $100

WTI crude has shot up as much as 21.7% immediately after the Asia session open. We are well above $100/barrel. #Oil #OilPrices #IranWar2026 https://t.co/vC2re37nrC

By John Kicklighter
Oil Spikes 20% as Brent Nears $110, Risk Assets Tumble
SocialMar 8, 2026

Oil Spikes 20% as Brent Nears $110, Risk Assets Tumble

Oil prices opened about 20% higher in Asia on Monday. Brent crude near $110 now. Risk assets are in for a terrible session today https://t.co/iLDxgMZZxb

By David Ingles
Brent Surpasses $110 Amid Hormuz Turmoil – Outlook?
SocialMar 8, 2026

Brent Surpasses $110 Amid Hormuz Turmoil – Outlook?

Join us today in an X Space for X Subscribers: 🚨Hormuz Chaos: Brent Blasts Past $110 — What's Next for Oil?🚨 Today, Sunday, March 8, 9:00 PM US EST, 8:00 PM US CST No link now. Will open the Space on time.

By Anas Alhajji
Rising Fuel Costs Trigger Supply Chain Margin Collapse
SocialMar 8, 2026

Rising Fuel Costs Trigger Supply Chain Margin Collapse

If you go back you will see that I did. This is the chart I alerted members to my private X service to three weeks ago https://t.co/ebO2QwWczT

By Peter Brandt
Rising Crude Oil Threatens Airline Stocks This Week
SocialMar 8, 2026

Rising Crude Oil Threatens Airline Stocks This Week

If Crude Oil does what the chart indicates might be possible, then airlines are headed for a world of hurt. I would not want to be long airline stocks this coming week $CL_F For all you fancy-pants newbie chartists, this is called...

By Peter Brandt
Shift to Risk‑Off Grain Sales, Bonds Gain Safety
SocialMar 8, 2026

Shift to Risk‑Off Grain Sales, Bonds Gain Safety

May be starting to move in to a market of instead of buy grains and soy for an inflationary trade into sell grains and soy in a “risk off” everywhere type of trade. Gold and silver are sure not...

By Jason Britt
Oil Spikes 13% to $100, Nudging Inflation Up
SocialMar 8, 2026

Oil Spikes 13% to $100, Nudging Inflation Up

Oil prices surge another 13% to $100 a barrel, after the biggest weekly gain since 1993

By Gunjan Banerji
U.S. Gas Prices Jump 46¢, Diesel 83¢ in Week
SocialMar 8, 2026

U.S. Gas Prices Jump 46¢, Diesel 83¢ in Week

The turmoil is already hitting Americans’ wallets. Regular gasoline across the U.S. costs 46 cents a gallon more than it did a week ago, according to AAA, while diesel has become 83 cents more expensive @WSJmarkets @DavidUberti https://t.co/QZd9ArOPkx

By Gunjan Banerji
US100 Reaches 200‑DMA, Up
SocialMar 8, 2026

US100 Reaches 200‑DMA, Up

And US100 hits the 200 DMA...400 pts from Friday's note issued 10 mins after NFP (time is GMT) https://t.co/bdLsTvTejL

By Ashraf Laidi
True Compounders Reinvest Cash at Returns Above Cost
SocialMar 8, 2026

True Compounders Reinvest Cash at Returns Above Cost

"A true compounder reinvests cash flows at rates above its cost of capital." Most investors chase growth. The best investors chase compounding. A true compounder does one thing exceptionally well: it reinvests cash flows at returns higher than its cost of capital.

By Mike the Value Investor
WTI Surpasses Brent, Signaling Market Shift
SocialMar 8, 2026

WTI Surpasses Brent, Signaling Market Shift

Hey @chigrl How common is it to see WTI>Brent and what does it signify please? “West Texas Intermediate surged as much as 15% to $104.61 a barrel at the open after last week adding a record 36%. Brent climbed above $102.” @business

By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Oil Futures Top $100 Amid Middle East Tensions
SocialMar 8, 2026

Oil Futures Top $100 Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil futures surge above $100 for the first time since 2022 🚨 🛢️ Brent contract jumps more than 10% as the conflict in the Middle East continues https://t.co/KgPOv96YdC

By Stephen Stapczynski
Markets Tumble as Oil Hits $100, Iran Tensions Rise
SocialMar 8, 2026

Markets Tumble as Oil Hits $100, Iran Tensions Rise

NQ drops 200 points on the open with a wide gap WTI above $100 for first time since 2022 24,000 will likley tested as sentiment sours over expanding conflict in Iran Prepare to hear doomsday all day long on talking head TV

By Boris Schlossberg
Oil Prices Surpass $100, Market Still Surging
SocialMar 8, 2026

Oil Prices Surpass $100, Market Still Surging

Crude >$100 I’d say here we go, but honestly can’t believe we’re still going. https://t.co/14yKcmsMOq

By Rory Johnston
WTI Tops
SocialMar 8, 2026

WTI Tops

WTI > $104 RBOB not up as much, but it crossed $3.. implying $3.95 at the pump in due time. https://t.co/yLhu2NxY1C

By Mike Zaccardi
Iran Conflict Shatters Fragile S&P 500 Range
SocialMar 8, 2026

Iran Conflict Shatters Fragile S&P 500 Range

The S&P 500 spent months holding in a tight 6,800–7,000 range, yet the options market signaled fragility beneath the surface. The Iran conflict finally broke the equilibrium as we saw play out last week. Check out our weekly analysis: https://t.co/UMX9NhD0Z1

By Brent Kochuba
Middle East Conflict Sends Oil, Gas, Stocks Tumbling
SocialMar 8, 2026

Middle East Conflict Sends Oil, Gas, Stocks Tumbling

How the US-Israel-Iran War Impacts Oil, Gas, and US Stocks | Anas Alhajj... https://t.co/ZnJKFSYWCr via @YouTube

By Anas Alhajji
Iran Appoints Khamenei's Son, IRGC‑linked, as Successor
SocialMar 8, 2026

Iran Appoints Khamenei's Son, IRGC‑linked, as Successor

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country’s slain supreme leader, as his father’s successor. He is known for having close ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

By Javier Blas
Zillow Predicts Near‑flat Rent Growth, Easing Inflation Pressure
SocialMar 8, 2026

Zillow Predicts Near‑flat Rent Growth, Easing Inflation Pressure

Zillow just updated their 2026-27 rental market forecast. They're projecting single-family rent growth at only +1.1% in 2026, and +0.5% in 2027. With multifamily rents dropping -0.2% and -1.5%. They also project CPI rent growth to fall to ~1.0% by early 2027, which...

By Nick Gerli
Citi Advises Holding Off Equities Amid Soaring Oil
SocialMar 8, 2026

Citi Advises Holding Off Equities Amid Soaring Oil

“We see no reason to actively add equity exposure at this time as risk/reward will improve from either price action or a path to de-escaltion forming:” Citi’s Kaiser. The oil VIX reached its highest level other than during COVID since...

By Lisa Abramowicz
Bears Deliver Punches, Bulls Take the Hit
SocialMar 8, 2026

Bears Deliver Punches, Bulls Take the Hit

The Sunday Stalk List | Ep. 39 Punches were landed this week, and not by the bulls.. https://t.co/JwYFveywfv

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Preparing for a Data-Heavy Week: CPI, GDP, Earnings
SocialMar 8, 2026

Preparing for a Data-Heavy Week: CPI, GDP, Earnings

busy week ahead with CPI GDP $ORCL $PATH $ADBE earnings and lots of news flow. Get my game plan tomorrow: https://t.co/YtTTmqCyAJ https://t.co/IOFyfaYqny

By Scott Redler
TDEX Crash Put Hits 97th Percentile Amid Volatility Surge
SocialMar 8, 2026

TDEX Crash Put Hits 97th Percentile Amid Volatility Surge

OK. Pending apocalypse or local bottom? @Nations_Indexes TailDex ($TDEX aka crash put) hit 30 on Friday with $VOLI (ATM vol) at 22.58. TDEX level is 97th percentile and spread above VOLI also 97th percentile. You don't need to look far...

By Jim Carroll
Inventory Growth Slows, February Still Outpaces Season
SocialMar 8, 2026

Inventory Growth Slows, February Still Outpaces Season

This ResiClub table helps you see through the seasonal inventory shift noise The inventory growth slope has decelerated from last year However, based on the February figure—the most important print of the year—we’re pacing a tad above the normal seasonal pace https://t.co/6IrsSaR9mW

By Lance Lambert
Low US Rigs Signal No Rapid Production Surge
SocialMar 8, 2026

Low US Rigs Signal No Rapid Production Surge

The low level of active US oil and gas rigs indicate a quick ramp in production is unlikely without sustained high oil prices and higher E&P company share prices. https://t.co/GDCcOHcEBE

By Quinn Thompson
Home Prices Dip 1.38% YoY, Falling Since October
SocialMar 8, 2026

Home Prices Dip 1.38% YoY, Falling Since October

List prices are 1.38% below last year. Home prices have been negative since October and are moving lower, relative to last year. Here's two views https://t.co/xHl3d0HNvs

By Mike Simonsen
Corn and Soybeans Reach Record March High
SocialMar 8, 2026

Corn and Soybeans Reach Record March High

📈New-crop CBOT corn & soybeans marked new annual highs on Friday, both surpassing the 2025 highs. But could even higher prices come beyond March? Dec corn hasn't set its annual high in March since 1999, soybeans haven't since 2004. https://t.co/gfh7zbFw5j

By Karen Braun
Gas Prices Jump 15%, Boost March CPI by 0.45%
SocialMar 8, 2026

Gas Prices Jump 15%, Boost March CPI by 0.45%

The national average of gasoline prices is up 45 cents since the war began last week, or a 15.12% increase. This is the second largest increase in the last two decades, depending on the measure you choose (dollar or percentage). All things...

By Jim Bianco
Tax Wrappers Are Cheat Codes, Not Indexing Tools
SocialMar 8, 2026

Tax Wrappers Are Cheat Codes, Not Indexing Tools

Tax wrappers (IRAs, HSAs, etc.) are cheat codes for arbs & special situations. Active investors using them as indexing & long-term only vehicles are sabotaging their risk adjusted after tax returns. https://t.co/HDlplC0mGI

By Rod Alzmann