What's really moving these markets
Strait of Hormuz

The Hormuz math just got even uglier

Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan—retaliation for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. As the escalation keeps climbing, here's what the numbers actually tell you about the risk ahead.

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.

OPEC

The beginning of the end for OPEC

The UAE's exit from OPEC. Plus, Powell's final meeting as Fed chair… Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade… Big Tech is reporting—and this stock's results matter most… And The Wall Street Journal's OpenAI piece.

Andrew Horowitz, The Disciplined Investor

Andrew Horowitz: How to play the Iran conflict

Andrew Horowitz of The Disciplined Investor breaks down the market's reaction to Iran… and some of his favorite ideas right now. Plus, rising inflation… Earnings season… The private credit crisis… AI spending… And is Musk intentionally tanking Tesla (TSLA)?

2026

Frank’s No. 1 stock pick for 2026

This stock has been a black eye for years—but it’s about to make a comeback. Plus, Trump, Venezuela, and Greenland… The best market ever for big banks… Don't trust the CPI… And this "crappy" sector will benefit massively from AI.