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Washington's warning to banks about Anhropic's new Mythos model. Inflation hits a near two-year high, while consumer sentiment touches a record low. Plus, energy analyst Denton Cinquegrana tells us when energy prizes should normalize if, what he calls, the "least ceasefire ceasefire in the history of ceasefires" holds up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Stocks rally as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices tumbling, but is the rally real? Plus, a fed rate cut is back on the table. We debate whether it should be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Oil prices spike after Iran strikes key energy infrastructure in Qatar, but is the end of the war on the horizon? Micron shares slide despite blowout earnings, but BofA is still bullish. Plus, why private equity's pain could be commercial real estate's gain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As fuel costs spike and inflation proves sticky, our panel dissects the delicate balance Jay Powell has to strike in today's Fed decision. Brookings' Michael O'Hanlon on why the killing of more Iranian leadership could backfire. Plus, are higher food prices on the way? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Orlando Bravo talks uncertainty in private equity, private credit, and software. How will the Fed navigate oil's surging prices as their two-day meeting kicks off? Plus, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says TSA workers deserved to be paid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s “no need to worry” about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Why RBC Capital Markets is playing hide and seek with consumer staples stocks. And one professor’s case for why the Trump Administration needs to tame, not topple, the Islamic Republic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil flowing through the Straight of Hormuz is the “only thing that matters in the world,” according to BCA Research. A former NSA and Marine Corps. hacker warns Iran is being much more aggressive in its cyber warfare, and says businesses need to take the threat very seriously. Plus, why the ongoing war could wreak havoc on real estate's key spring season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IEA announced plans to release a record 400 million barrels of oil to help ease the Iran supply disruption, but does that leave some parts of the energy complex at risk? Inflation steady in February, but the Fed will have to reconcile high energy prices in next week's rate decision. Plus, Oracle looks to be in safer waters after its big third quarter beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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