Oil butterfly effect hits plumbing, ghost resorts & the SpaceX hype train
About this episode
The episode discusses the chaotic impact of the oil market on various sectors, including plumbing and space exploration, while sharing personal travel stories.
In this week’s 2 Sense episode, Owen and Mitchell lean into the chaos of the current market. From the geopolitical ripples of the Iran conflict to the surprisingly high cost of plastic piping, they trace the butterfly effect of oil through the ASX. Plus, Owen returns from Vietnam with some eerie travel tales, and the team checks in on the ever-evolving saga of Richard White and WiseTech. Topics covered – The Global Oil Squeeze: With the war in Iran showing no signs of de-escalating, they unpack the unintended consequences. It is not just at the bowser — they look at Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) and how the rising cost of oil-derived materials is forcing a price hike on PVC piping. – EV smugness: While the rest of the country groans at $2.50+ fuel prices, Owen takes a literal victory lap in his Tesla. – SpaceX IPO and to the moon: A rare glimmer of optimism. They discuss what SpaceX actually does, how it makes money, and why its listing could provide investors with the world’s most unique monopoly. – The Falling Knife ETF: The crusade continues. They are still trying to get Drew’s Falling Knife ETF into production, and Marc Jocum from Global X takes them through what needs to happen to…
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