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Mar 9, 2026 Coverage of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and how vessels are masking identities. A look at oil price spikes, market panic metrics, and potential macro effects on inflation and Fed policy. Discussion of how higher oil and rates could slow data center construction and AI buildouts. A witty LA heat weather bit and a breakdown of Sundar Pichai’s new pay package and stock awards.
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Ships Claim Chinese Identity To Avoid Attacks
- Some ships in the Gulf changed transponder messages to claim Chinese ownership or crew to avoid becoming targets.
- At least 10 vessels did this while ~1,000 ships linger in the Gulf with a cumulative value of $25 billion.
Hormuz Blockade Is An Unprecedented Supply Shock
- The Strait of Hormuz disruption is a massive supply shock, larger than major past events and comparable to losing 20M bpd.
- Hosts compared it to historical shocks like the 1978 Iranian Revolution (5.6M bpd) to show scale.
Use Market Panic As A Policy Check
- Market panic can act as a moderating force on risky policy by creating immediate costs that deter implementation.
- Scott Sumner's view: ex-post calmness may result because the market's initial freakout prevents harmful policies from taking effect.