Oil Markets Are Ignoring Reality

April 24, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down a market hitting new highs while consumer confidence collapses to record lows, and why that disconnect may not last. They walk through the real-world impact of rising energy costs, the lag effect still moving through the economy, and why inflation pressures are likely just getting started. The conversation also explores AI-driven earnings growth, unsustainable margins, and how today’s environment could be setting up a major shift in market expectations.

April 23, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down the growing disconnect between rising oil prices and a stock market that continues to shrug off geopolitical risk. They walk through the real-world impacts of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption, why energy markets are driven by math—not narrative—and how inflation pressures are already showing up across the global economy.

April 23, 2026 - Zach and Chase are joined by Harris “Kuppy” Kupperman of Praetorian Capital to break down the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, the potential long-term closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the massive implications for global oil markets. Kuppy also shares his “feudalism” framework for understanding the modern economy, where capital concentration, asset inflation, and global capital flows are reshaping markets and society.

April 2, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss the strange disconnect between rising oil, record-high equities, and a market that appears to be ignoring inflation, energy pressure, and growing macro risks.

April 21, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss the collapse of Iran negotiations, the extension of a fragile ceasefire, and why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to create major risks that markets may not be properly pricing.

April 20, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss the growing disconnect between oil prices and geopolitical reality, the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and why markets may be underestimating the risk of a major energy shock.

April 2, 2026 - Zach and Chase examine the unusual dynamics across markets, from Iran’s geopolitical impact on oil to broader shifts in equities and commodities, highlighting how current conditions don’t align with typical historical patterns.

April 2, 2026 - Chase analyzes the current market rally, highlighting the disconnect between rising equities, energy market dynamics, and underlying liquidity concerns, while questioning the sustainability of current valuations.

April 2, 2026 - Chase analyzes how recent ceasefire developments, geopolitical tensions, and rising inflation are shaping market conditions, emphasizing the risks of wishful thinking and the importance of strategic decision-making in a complex environment.

April 2, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss how escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are influencing markets, oil flows, and military strategy, highlighting the disconnect between market perceptions and the underlying geopolitical reality.