Market Structure, VIX Behavior, and Buyback Dryup

This week, we explore how the Iran escalation is stress-testing a fragile, late-cycle financial system already stretched by years of easy liquidity. We examine oil volatility, energy chokepoints, bonds failing as safe havens, and the growing risk that geopolitics could trigger a broader liquidity event. We also discuss AI CapEx, private credit stress, political tensions, and the shifting structure of global markets. Enjoy!

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(06:49) Monitoring The Iran Situation

(13:05) Market Risks Building

(22:30) Market Headwinds, K-Shaped Economy, No Safe Havens

(28:33) Ad Break (Coinbase, Arkham)

(30:14) Fed Cuts And Late-Cycle Behavior

(33:04) AI CapEx, LNG Risks, Hegemony Blow-Off Top

(40:33) Bonds Are Dying

(45:43) The Beginning of the End?

(52:14) Midterms And Bipartisan Failures

(57:52) Final Thoughts

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