Oil Shocks Investors Again

Since last week: Things were starting to look good for commodities until tensions in Iran reignited.

1. Oil Surges

We’re back to oil being at $100 per barrel thanks to renewed violence in Iran. Disruption to global energy supplies and the cascading effect of increased prices in things like food and transportation will plague consumers who are already stretched thin. This volatility will make its way through the broader economy. It’s up to you to take the necessary steps to protect against the worst of it. Click here to see what you need to know.

2. Gold Retreats 

Gold had started to recover, but the oil shock had other plans and prices tumbled to wipe out most of the week’s gains. It continues to be a rollercoaster ride for gold traders, but long-term prospects haven’t changed. Click here to learn how to best buy into the gold market before volatility turns into profitability.

3. More Executive Orders

Trump’s latest executive order is set to bolster domestic supply chains of critical minerals, namely by making it harder for defense contractors to source critical minerals from China. This is the latest step in the White House’s push to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains, and it underscores just how serious it is about the effort. This is a sector where big profits will be made in the future and you want to buy in now before the wider public becomes aware. Click here to learn more about one company set to win big in the fight over critical minerals. 

4. The Tech Everyone Ignores

SpaceX’s stock continues to fall as part of a broader industry-wide selloff. The hype has since cooled off and short-sellers are pouncing as investors practice caution due to AI-related spending by many tech companies. Still, savvy investors know that the real story in tech goes well beyond Musk’s latest venture. The real money to be made in the sector is in a place not many people suspect. Click here to learn more about how to buy in.

What to Look For

The oil shock is going to ripple through the economy, stoking more inflationary fears.

Keep your eyes open,

Ryan Stancil

Ryan Stancil
Editor, Bizarro World