US gas prices are expected to climb above $3.50/gallon by Monday, following oil’s surge above $90/barrel, marking a +14% daily gain and its highest level since October 2023. 5
Gas will soon become a critical focus as its issues emerge. 7
US crude oil is witnessing a historic short squeeze, with prices surging above $92.50, adding +$1/barrel in just 5 minutes, amounting to a +$12/barrel increase in 9 hours. 8
A previous contrarian short stance on oil was incorrect, noting the “Super Saiyan parabolic” price movement. 9
Despite investor perceptions of a less dovish Fed causing pullbacks in metals and miners, policymakers are inherently constrained to cut rates to sustain government debt affordability, regardless of accelerating inflation, setting up an “explosive” scenario. 3
Anticipates significant political tension if Jerome Powell maintains rates at the upcoming FOMC meeting while oil simultaneously reaches $100/barrel. 11
A strategy involves waiting for the opportune moment to short $CL/$USO, favoring $LUV/$DAL calls due to $USO’s high implied volatility, urging patience for next week’s opportunities. 4
Advised to let $DDOG ride, capitalizing on its move with the daily 50ma. 6
Observing $PLTR for a sustained move above 157.50 area to either add to positions or take profits. 10
$NOW is trading below its daily 50ma and may require a period of “basing” soon, prompting adjustments to stop orders for existing trade shares. 12
A speculative scenario questions if history will repeat itself on March 12th with a ceasefire, recalling Trump’s “unconditional surrender” call on June 17th, 2025, which preceded a ceasefire 6 days later on June 23rd. 2
Blackstone’sBCRED fund faces $3.8 billion in redemptions, requiring intervention from management, indicative of a 2026 “grey rhino” event for the market due to the illiquid nature of private credit contrasted with promises of regular redemptions. 13