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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 38 MIN

Why Markets Keep Rising Despite an Energy Crisis

from The Financial Exchange Show · host The Financial Exchange Network

Markets are pushing higher even as a major global risk continues to build.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why stocks remain resilient despite ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that are tightening global oil supply and pushing energy prices higher.Also covered:Why gas prices could move back toward $5 per gallonHow strong earnings from AI and semiconductor companies are driving marketsWhat the latest labor market data says about hiring and wage pressureWhy consumer spending remains strong despite rising costsThe impact of Spirit Airlines’ collapse on future airfare pricesWhy Ford’s $30,000 electric truck may not be realisticThe growing debate around gas taxes and infrastructure fundingWhy strong corporate profits may be masking deeper risks building in the economy.

Markets are pushing higher even as a major global risk continues to build.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why stocks remain resilient despite ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that are tightening global oil supply and pushing energy prices higher.Also covered:Why gas prices could move back toward $5 per gallonHow strong earnings from AI and semiconductor companies are driving marketsWhat the latest labor market data says about hiring and wage pressureWhy consumer spending remains strong despite rising costsThe impact of Spirit Airlines’ collapse on future airfare pricesWhy Ford’s $30,000 electric truck may not be realisticThe growing debate around gas taxes and infrastructure fundingWhy strong corporate profits may be masking deeper risks building in the economy.

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