EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 12 MIN
Iran Tensions Explode: Oil Surges 7% & Fed Turns Hawkish...
from Wall Street Truthbombs Podcast · host Wall Street Truthbombs
This week packed more drama into four trading days than most months deliver.Iran tensions escalate and the Strait of Hormuz becomes a real risk.Oil surges nearly 7% in two sessions.Gold hovers near $5,000.The Fed reminds markets it’s not done.PCE inflation runs hotter than expected.GDP slows sharply to 1.4%.Earnings beats get punished on weak guidance.While equities focused on short-term rotations, commodities and bonds were voting on something much bigger: geopolitical risk and inflation permanence.When oil spikes and gold holds $5,000, history suggests markets eventually respond.This is your full February 16–20 weekend market breakdown.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Support the show
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This week packed more drama into four trading days than most months deliver. Iran tensions escalate and the Strait of Hormuz becomes a real risk. Oil surges nearly 7% in two sessions. Gold hovers near $5,000. The Fed reminds markets it’s not done. PCE inflation runs hotter than expected. GDP slows sharply to 1.4%. Earnings beats get punished on weak guidance. While equities focused on short-term rotations, commodities and bonds were voting on something much bigger: geopolitical risk and inf...
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