War, Oil Spikes, Private Equity Jitters, and a Market on Edge

War, Oil Spikes, Private Equity Jitters, and a Market on Edge

March 6, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 87

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This episode discusses the impact of recent geopolitical events and market fluctuations on various sectors.

This week’s headlines delivered a jolt to markets. The sudden escalation in the Iran conflict sent oil prices toward $80 a barrel, Treasury yields climbed from 3.95% to 4.15%, and borrowing costs jumped roughly 35 basis points. At the same time, private equity shares came under renewed pressure amid concerns over risky corporate lending, while software stocks swung as investors debated AI’s near-term winners and losers. These developments raised a bigger question: Are investors facing a tempo...

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