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Mike Larson – What’s The Deal With Markets Today? Oil Up & Everything Else

Cory
April 22, 2026

 

In this Daily Editorial, I am joined by Mike Larson, Editor-in-Chief at MoneyShow, to dissect a puzzling day in the markets where equities and oil are rising in tandem despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Mike provides a deep dive into the “muscle memory” of modern investors and whether the current resilience is sustainable.

 

Key discussion points include:

  • Geopolitical Decoupling: Why Wall Street appears to be looking past the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, opting to price in a “diplomatic resolution” rather than a wider war.
  • The Power of the “Taco Trade”: A look at the persistent success of the “buy the dip” strategy that has rewarded investors throughout the current administration, even in the face of inflationary pressures.
  • Earnings over Everything: How double-digit gains across the banking and transport sectors are providing the fundamental floor needed to keep the S&P 500 at all-time highs.
  • Precious Metals Digestion: An analysis of the short-term correction in gold and silver following their historic run-up, and why the long-term bull case remains intact.
  • The Rotation to Industrial Metals: Why savvy traders are pivoting toward copper and other “strategic” metals as supply chain risks and AI infrastructure demand hit a fever pitch.

 

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