Iran Escalation Risk, Renewed Private Credit Concerns, and Pullback Opportunities 4/2/26

Equities under pressure after President Trump ramped up threats against Iran ahead of his Strait of Hormuz deadline. Crude hits $116 a barrel, but S&P Global's Dan Yergin says the oil market is under-pricing risk. Plus, we go stock picking in the semis sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The President’s Iran speech fails to soothe markets. Private credit jitters are back. Plus, where the market pullback is creating opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nike shares get crushed on weaker-than-expected sales outlook amid revenue struggles in China. The Mag 7 rallying for a second day after a rough first quarter, but Benchmark is bullish on name in particular.  Plus, with gold on pace for its first positive week in five, Tim Seymour says the rally will continue if one particular condition is met. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WTI crude hits a three-week high after Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy sources. Chinese manufacturers warn to brace for price hikes due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, KKR agrees to sell cooling systems company CoolIT for $4.75 billion to Ecolab, making 15 times its initial investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mounting inflation concerns could put Trump's pick for Fed Chair in a bind.  The company Wells Fargo says is the "best-positioned" name in the AI race. Plus, a rough week for memory stocks but will the dip be short-lived? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump says negotiations have started, Iran denies that talks are taking place, but which one do markets believe? Memory stocks are under pressure after Google unveiled its new AI model, but Morgan Stanley sees underlying resilience in the space. Plus, a Fed hike is back on the table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chevron says California risks a fuel crisis unless the Iran war ends. Ondas CEO Eric Brock talks autonomous drone usage in the ongoing conflict. Plus, OpenAI announces plans to shut down its popular AI video app just six months after its launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carlyle's Jeff Currie says even if the Iran war stops now, surging oil prices will impact the economy for months. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on his new cybersecurity product and AI disruption within the space. Plus, Anthropic and the Department of Defense head to court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants after saying negotiations were underway, but Iranian state media refuted those claims, triggering wild swings across asset classes. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates steady, but HFE's Carl Weinberg makes the case for a hike. Plus, the airline bracing for oil prices to top $100 through 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The energy complex keeps climbing as the Iran war enters its third week. Housing season officially kicks off, but rising mortgage rates could challenge the market. Plus, the Mag 7 name that Clockwise Capital thinks will come out on top this year.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.