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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 27 MIN

Markets Shrug Off Middle East Mayhem as Oil Keeps Moving plus FBI Unleashes Record-Breaking Crackdown

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1. U.S.–Iran Negotiations and Deal (MoU) Keep the Strait of Hormuz open Establish a ceasefire framework Enable nuclear inspections (uncertain reliability) Conditional release of Iranian frozen funds Oversight mechanisms (with Qatar helping manage funds) Skepticism about: Iran’s compliance Effectiveness of inspections Fear funds could be used to: Rebuild military capacity 2. Economic Impact (Oil & Markets) Oil prices are reportedly falling (~$74/barrel) Stock markets remain strong Positive economic signals are linked to: Continued oil flow Optimism about the Iran deal 2. Healthcare Fraud Crackdown Key details: 450+ defendants charged $6.5 billion fraud uncovered Examples include: $89M unnecessary medical testing scheme Near $1B Medicare fraud case Government actions: Task force created (led by VP) Expanded state–federal cooperation FBI pursuing suspects globally 3. FBI Activity & Security Threats Capture of international fraud suspects Efforts to track “most wanted” individuals globally Disruption of a terror-style plot involving drones and snipers FBI is: More proactive and aggressive than before Successfully protecting national security Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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