VRA Podcast: Oil, War, and Markets—Why This Downturn Might Surprise You - Kip Herriage - March 6, 2026

In today's episode, Kip breaks down a rocky week in the markets, spotlighting the surprising fact that in spite of heightened volatility and the backdrop of war the S&P 500 closed down just 2%. Kip digs into the main forces driving investor sentiment: the impact of surging oil prices, geopolitical tensions centered on Iran, and what he calls the “4D chess” of Trump’s strategies on energy and the Middle East. You’ll get his take on why negativity dominated the headlines, the role of the Strait of Hormuz in global energy markets, and how all eyes are on oil as the primary driver of this market pullback. Kip also examines the unusual behavior of interest rates in times of conflict, analyzes the technicals and market internals, and shares his high-confidence outlook for what could spark the next major move higher. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.