Why Volatility Cycles Happen So Much Faster Today
Greg and Doug Stokes analyze the recent escalation in the Middle East, the impact on global markets, how oil could affect inflation, and what lessons we’ve learned so far. They also dig into the role that finance media and social media play in promoting fear when the market is barely off all-time highs.
Key Takeaways
[00:17] - An update on the Iran conflict
[05:32] - Normal volatility and the media’s yearning for a blow-up
[08:28] - Why the market is the ultimate BS detector
[13:43] - What we’ve learned so far in Iran
[18:09] - Inflation dynamics influenced by oil prices
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