Oil Above $100: What’s Next? | Open Interest 3/9/2026

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Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, with some analysts predicting further price increases. This has led to concerns about a potential US stock market meltdown and stagflation. Market experts are weighing in on the implications of this inflation shock and the potential impact on the Fed's monetary policy.

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Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Iran picks a new leader, signaling Tehran won’t back down as war spreads across the Middle East. Oil surges past $100 a barrel… President Trump calling it “a very small price to pay.” But Ed Morse warns crude could climb another 50%. Strategist Ed Yardeni now puts the odds of a US stock meltdown at 35% as stagflation trades sweep markets. Is this inflation shock “transient” again? Dynex Capital’s Smriti Popenoe weighs in. And what if the Strait of Hormuz shuts down? Atomic Invest CEO David Dindi says that could reshape the Fed’s path forward. Plus, Bob Sloan of S3 Partners flags record short interest and mounting stress signals in private credit. (Source: Bloomberg)

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