The markets are poised for a painful July

What the end of the ceasefire means for oil prices—and stocks—through the summer. Plus, the release of the Fed minutes should shake the market… Can Q2 earnings meet Wall Street's huge expectations? … And Saylor is backtracking on Bitcoin.

Why isn’t the oil market reacting to Iran?

Why isn’t oil surging as the Iran conflict escalates? Plus, why Oracle (ORCL) dropped after solid earnings… Will AI force the Fed to hike rates? … Can Kevin Warsh actually change the Fed? … And an El Niño trading opportunity.

Brace for a market pullback

A market correction is coming… and that's good news. Plus, Senator Warren vs. the SpaceX IPO… Hot CPI data… New Fed chair, old Fed tricks… Gold has more room to fall… And $1 million Bitcoin (BTC) is off the table.

Oil price

The soft landing has an oil problem

Oil’s sustained price is a major indicator that few are watching. If crude stays elevated, it could keep inflation sticky, limit the Fed’s flexibility, squeeze corporate margins, and shift market leadership. Here’s how to position your portfolio.

Inflation

Inflation could hit 5% before the midterms

The market has spent months celebrating the death of inflation. It was premature. The CPI is accelerating fast… And if the current trend holds, inflation could exceed 5% by November. Here's what that means for your portfolio right now.