Macro Mondays Risk Isn’t Gone | Macro Mondays: March 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 They analyze the Iran war’s fifth week and a widening gap between market pricing and macro risks. They debate signs of negotiations versus military buildup and consequences for oil flows and niche byproducts. They cover market positioning, energy as a hedge, and shifts in rates, the dollar, and global growth signals. They also discuss political spillovers, crypto resilience, and who might profit after the conflict ends.
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Market Hopium Masks Real Macro Risk
- Markets are pricing hope from Trump-led diplomacy while underlying macro risks remain elevated due to the Iran conflict.
- Andreas notes negotiations have been promised then fizzled, leaving supply-chain and energy risks unresolved and time running out.
Oil Mitigations Hide Critical Byproduct Risks
- The Strait of Hormuz closure removed roughly 20 million barrels per day but mitigation like Fujairah pipelines and Saudi east-west flows restored several million barrels.
- Andreas warns attention is focused on crude while byproducts like helium and sulfur are being overlooked and could disrupt supply chains.
Prediction Markets Signal Higher Invasion Risk
- Prediction markets and insiders now price a high probability of US boots on the ground in April, increasing tail-risk for markets.
- Andreas finds comfort only in Trump's unique ability to pivot narratives, buying time compared to a typical president.