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Oil Above $100 — Why Markets Are Nervous | S3 E127 | 03-09-26
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Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with a critical global energy chokepoint now at the center of investor concern.
In this episode Verdence CIO Megan Horneman explains why the Strait of Hormuz has become the market’s primary focus. The strategic waterway carries roughly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supply, and with tanker traffic currently down as much as 90–95%, disruptions are sending shockwaves through energy markets and investor sentiment.
Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, while gasoline prices are climbing sharply from their January lows. As energy costs rise, investors are increasingly worried about the potential for inflation pressures and a short-term slowdown in consumer spending, especially if higher fuel prices combine with signs of labor market softness.
Megan breaks down how this uncertainty is affecting global equities, why growth stocks and high-valuation sectors are under the most pressure, and how rising interest rates are amplifying market volatility.
📊 How could rising oil prices, geopolitical risk, and inflation concerns shape markets in the weeks ahead? Watch now to hear Megan’s perspective.
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