Gas Prices Surge — And Detroit May Pay the Price

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the market rebound as oil prices swing sharply on shifting headlines out of Iran. They explain why even a short-lived spike in energy costs could complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook and why inflation data coming this week matters more than usual in the wake of geopolitical tensions.The bigger concern: what higher gasoline prices could mean for U.S. automakers. After years of pivoting from EV investments back toward trucks and SUVs, Detroit now faces the risk that sustained $4 gas could shift consumer demand yet again. The hosts discuss how policy whiplash, fuel costs, and changing buying patterns are colliding at the worst possible time for car manufacturers.Plus, they examine the growing “unretirement” trend, the risks facing younger investors in today’s speculative environment, and a lighter look at the fast-food burger wars heating up online.