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| The economy was already weakening before Iran and the oil shock—growth had slowed, the labor market was stagnant, and inflation was easing. The surge in oil simply distorted the picture, hurting sentiment and pushing the Fed into a tougher stance. If oil eventually normalizes, the real trend should re-emerge: a softer economy that may need support, not tighter policy. Until then, markets are reacting to noise more than underlying fundamentals. 📺Full episode: Catch me daily on The Real Investment Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealInvestmentShow |
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This week’s Fed meeting and mega-cap earnings window could set the tone for markets in the weeks ahead.
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