The Macro Minute with Darius Dale Is this the start of WWIII?
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Mar 3, 2026 A brisk dive into rising U.S.–Iran tensions and why global war is unlikely. Discussion of energy supply shock risks and tanker congestion that could pinch markets. Review of ISM and Eurozone inflation signals pointing to sticky prices. Breakdown of Japan’s growth, BoJ normalization risks, and how systematic overlays aim to prevent panic.
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This Is Probably Not World War Three
- Darius Dale judges the chance this escalates into World War III as highly unlikely.
- He expects the episode to pass and ultimately improve market health by unwinding crowded bullish positioning built since November.
Data Points Point To Sticky Inflation And Energy Risk
- The February ISM manufacturing PMI and Eurozone CPI signal sticky inflation and weak industrial momentum.
- ISM new orders/inventory spread cooled and China urged secure maritime transit after Iran threats, implying energy supply risk.
Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Could Remove Millions Of Barrels
- Escalation around the Strait of Hormuz is creating acute supply shock risk with ~3 million barrels per day at stake.
- Iraq curtailed Rumaila output and tanker congestion means lost global barrels while conditions persist.