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Fourth Turning Reality_ War Abroad, Taxes at Home — Bizarro World 356
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- Bizarro World
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 2707
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Investing in Bizarro World Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIAfIjKxr02sAztzlJNy1ug5bDvTVZkME&si=w2d_EF-B5jMo1dYD Subscribe to Investing In Bizarro World: @bizarroworld Macro Musings - Markets continue to trade in an environment defined by elevated volatility across multiple asset classes. Gold has pulled back below the $5,100 level, silver slipped down to $81, and copper traded around the mid-$5 range, all still comfortably within bullish ranges despite short-term swings. The bigger story remains volatility caused by the war on, in, and around Iran. Price swings in commodities have widened dramatically, with gold capable of moving several hundred dollars and oil experiencing some of the most extreme volatility seen since the early days of COVID. Oil volatility recently pushed above 120 — a level rarely seen outside major market disruptions. In environments like this, the temptation is to react to headlines or chase moves. But historically, those are the moments that punish investors the most. When volatility rises across asset classes — equities, bonds, commodities, and energy — the best strategy is often patience. For long-term investors, that means focusing on process and portfolio construction rather than trying to predict the next geopolitical headline. Market Takes - Much of the current volatility stems from the escalating bombing campaign in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the market’s attempt to price the potential duration of conflict. Brent oil briefly spiked to near $120 before governments coordinated a release of roughly 400 million barrels from strategic reserves in an attempt to stabilize prices. The market initially responded with a sharp pullback, but prices quickly rebounded — a signal that traders remain skeptical…