MONITOR TREASURY YIELDS

MAR 23, 2026Marty Bent

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US energy infrastructure provides a strategic buffer during Gulf chaos - Oil market spreads reveal that while Middle East tensions disrupt global flows, the US remains uniquely positioned to benefit from supply-chain insulation.
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Qatar's five-year LNG shutdown forces a global energy recalibration - The long-term halt of Qatari gas exports creates a massive supply vacuum, fundamentally altering how Europe and Asia must source their base-load energy.
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China leverages shipping insurance advantages to control Hormuz flows - By securing lower insurance rates and maintaining diplomatic leverage, China is effectively outcompeting Western nations in navigating high-risk maritime chokepoints.

MAR 21, 2026Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors

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Labor market remains resilient despite global conflict - US jobless claims show a sluggish but stable environment with low layoffs anchoring the economy even as regional wars escalate.
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Iran war tensions pose a long-term threat - While current data shows resilience, analysts warn that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could eventually degrade labor market strength.
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Commodities and yields reflect rising geopolitical risk - Key benchmarks like gold, oil, and Treasury yields are acting as primary indicators for market sentiment regarding war-driven inflation.