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April 2, 2026
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on April 2, 2026
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on April 2, 2026
March was a volatile month for many markets. The energy markets saw some of their biggest swings in decades.
If the U.S. cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz, then it is up to Ukraine’s "Amazon War" methods to break this stalemate and validate 21st century war tactics.
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on April 1, 2026
March was a very chaotic month for markets, driven by an avoidable oil shock. Tighter financial conditions are the natural course. If the conflict ends and an acceptable resolution is reached, expect conditions to ease again.
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on March 31, 2026
Iran is proving that war no longer belongs to whoever owns the biggest ships and the most expensive missiles. Cheap mass-produced drones can now threaten oil, trade, and stability at a fraction of the cost. If the West cannot adapt fast, markets will price a more violent, riskier world.
Large speculators are shifting their Treasury net positions across the curve.
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on March 30, 2026
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on March 27, 2026
A look at outstanding amounts of Treasuries, corporates, agencies, munis and open market paper
The amount of outstanding private credit in the U.S. experienced a brief decline during the financial crisis, but government debt grew throughout the entire period.