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Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1535. Host Barnaby Butterscotch analyzes the market turmoil on March 3rd, 2026, sparked by Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The episode covers the sharp decline in major indices, the spike in Brent crude and gold prices, and the impact of sticky inflation on Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Key highlights include the outperformance of energy and defense stocks like Exxon Mobil and Palantir, while the transportation sector faces heavy losses due to rising fuel costs.