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5 min readIn this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, host Ben Meiselas argues that President Trump's escalating war with Iran—dubbed Operation Epic Fury—has spiraled out of control, devastating markets and prompting desperate, transparent attempts at manipulation through sanction waivers and timed statements.
War's Economic Toll
The conflict has triggered sharp market declines and supply disruptions. The S&P 500 posted its lowest close of 2026, erasing $3.2 trillion in market cap since the war began. U.S. inflation expectations hit 5.2%, a three-year high; gas prices rose nearly 45% in four months; mortgage rates climbed 50 basis points to 2026 highs; and the Russell 2000 entered a technical correction. Supply chains for helium and fertilizer collapsed, prompting calls for another $200 billion bailout for U.S. farmers. Saudi officials predict oil at $180 per barrel if disruptions persist; Fitch sees an average of $120. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated the airline is preparing for $175 per barrel oil, not dropping below $100 until late 2027 or 2028, leading to cuts in peak flights.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:46) **War Escalation and Economic Disaster** - Trump losing control of Iran war, hammering economy and right-wing oligarchs
- 2 (03:08) **Sanctions Lift as Market Manipulation** - US removes sanctions on 140M barrels Iranian oil, framed as gas price relief
- 3 (04:25) **Oil Supply Doubts from Iran** - Iran's oil minister denies surplus oil exists, calls US claim psychological market control
- 4 (06:11) **Trump's Pattern of Market Lies** - False claims of Iran ceasefire begging and coalition to open Strait of Hormuz
- 5 (07:48) **Contradictory Statements Swing Markets** - Trump flips from no ceasefire (3:43pm) to considering wind-down (5:13pm), sparking $900B rally
- 6 (09:55) **Plunging Markets Overview** - S&P lowest close of 2026, $3.2T erased; inflation at 5.2%, gas up 45%, Russell in correction
- 7 (10:40) **Insider Buy Signals** - Trump provides timed "reprieves" for oligarchs to profit amid downtrend
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump blowing up markets in the United States and globally as a consequence of his disastrous war and Meiselas highlights potential market manipulation taking place as well.
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