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OVERVIEW of WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW
1. The inflationary effects of the Iran conflict have now materialized in the latest economic data, as March CPI rose sharply to 3.3% from 2.4%, signaling a reversal of the prior disinflation trend. This increase reflects the pass-through of geopolitical disruptions, particularly in energy and global supply chains, into consumer prices.
2. THIS WEEK’S MAIN STORY – The Iran conflict and temporary US–Iran ceasefire reveals a structural shift in global order: the United States, despite overwhelming military superiority, is recalibrating its role from global guarantor of stability to a more selective, cost-benefit-driven actor.
3. SpaceX confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC around April 1, 2026, a preliminary step allowing regulatory feedback before public financial disclosures. The company is targeting an aggressive timeline, with the roadshow possibly starting the week of June 8, 2026, and a major investor event on June 11, aiming for shares to begin trading in mid-to-late June or July 2026, potentially one of the largest IPOs ever.
4. World Watch
- NO WEAPONS FOR IRAN – Amid escalating geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict, Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping 50% tariffs on countries (primarily targeting China) if they are found to be supplying military equipment to Iran, following reports suggesting Beijing may be preparing arms shipments to Tehran.
- The Iran conflict in early 2026 disrupted oil supplies and pushed U.S. gasoline prices sharply higher, with the national average climbing above $4.10 to $4.25 per gallon by mid-April, up roughly $1 or more from pre-conflict levels and the highest in years.
- An updated snapshot of the current global state of economy.
5. Quant & Technical Corner: a selection of quantitative & technical data we monitor on a regular basis to help gauge the overall financial market conditions and the investment environment.
Weekly Market Review, April 15thFrom the desk of our Chief Investment Officer
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- BA in Economics – Boston University (Boston, MA) 1993
- Certificate in Commodities Trading – New York University (New York, NY) 1991
- Certificate in Financial Planning – New York University (New York, NY) April 2011
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