Gold and Oil Brace for the Strait of Hormuz Deadline

Tonight’s Strait of Hormuz deadline puts gold, oil, and markets at a crossroads. WTI is above $110, gold is holding near $4,665, and analysts say a ceasefire deal before 8 PM ET remains unlikely. Here’s what each outcome means for investors.
The Stagflation 2026 Warning Hidden in Today’s Data

Stagflation 2026 risks intensified Wednesday as oil surged past $111, manufacturing prices hit their highest level since June 2022, and U.S. hiring fell to its weakest point since the COVID shutdowns. The Fed has no clean way out.
Is the US Government Insolvent? The Numbers Don’t Lie

The Treasury’s own books show the US government is insolvent. Gold is selling off during a war. Oil markets are whipsawing on Hormuz uncertainty. Russia is liquidating reserves. Here’s what it all means.
