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Inflation Inbound? | Macro Mondays: May 4, 2026

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Real Vision: Finance & Investing
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May 4, 2026
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2020
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Summary

Andreas Steno Larsen and Mikkel Rosenvold are back to break down the latest shifts in global markets, starting with fresh developments in the Strait of Hormuz, then they turn to the inflation outlook, and they tackle the AI narrative, asking whether the surge in capex and demand from mega-cap tech signals a bubble, as markets continue to climb despite widespread skepticism. Today’s sponsor is Plus500 US. Take your trading to the next level with cross-market contracts, from precious metals to key indices, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned trader in the Futures arena or brand new, Plus500’s user-friendly trading platform offers you the advanced tools, market insights, and quick execution you’ve been looking for. Get started with Plus500 for as little as $100 at https://us.plus500.com. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss. Let Monarch do your financial 'spring cleaning' for you! Use code REALVISION at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Timestamps: 01:07 - Macro Mondays: Hormuz Moves, Inflation Risks, and the AI Bubble02:02 - Real Vision Portfolio Update and Why April Was Strong02:44 - Microsoft Earnings, OpenAI Backlog, and the AI CapEx Debate04:36 - Meta’s AI Spending Problem and Why the Backlog Isn’t There07:06 - What Could Actually Burst the AI Bubble?08:18 - Fed, ECB, and BOE Delay Hiking Talk as Hormuz Risk Builds09:24 - Why the Fed Won’t Cut Rates Yet Under Kevin Warsh10:19 - Project Freedom: The US Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz11:13 - Trump’s Hormuz Announcement and Iran Missile Headlines13:08 - Can Trump’s Move Break the Strait of Hormuz Deadlock?14:20 - Why Iran Risks Looking Like the Aggressor if It Fires on Commercial Ships16:27 - Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hits Emerging Markets Hardest19:17 - Why the West Can Still Pa…