The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Goes Mute on US War Deaths…Markets Crash!!!!
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Mar 9, 2026 Coverage of rising U.S. military casualties and how leadership is responding. Analysis of a historic oil supply shock and its ripple effects on global markets. Critique of political behavior and PR during a major crisis. Discussion of regional environmental and water-security risks tied to attacks and infrastructure damage.
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Trump's Iran Actions Caused A Global Market Shock
- Donald Trump’s Iran campaign triggered a global economic shock with markets and oil prices collapsing.
- Ben Meiselas cites futures, Dow, NASDAQ and S&P down >2% and oil above $115 per barrel causing forecasts of $4–$5 gas.
Middle East Supply Chains Broke Due To Storage Constraints
- The conflict disrupted oil supply and production across Middle Eastern producers, forcing shutdowns and storage bottlenecks.
- Ben explains countries like Qatar and others halted production because storage is full and they can't transport or store more oil.
Global Equity Markets Plunged Across Asia And Australia
- Stock markets worldwide plunged with heavy percentage losses across Asia and Australia alongside U.S. futures declines.
- Ben lists South Korea down 7%, Taiwan 6%, Japan 6%, Australia 4%, and U.S. indices dropping over 2% overnight.