Markets Shrug Off Middle East Mayhem as Oil Keeps Moving plus FBI Unleashes Record-Breaking Crackdown

The Ben Ferguson Podcast · Jun 26, 2026 · 27m · transcript

1. U.S.–Iran Negotiations and Deal (MoU) Keep the Strait of Hormuz open Establish a ceasefire framework Enable nuclear inspections (uncertain reliability) Conditional release of Iranian frozen funds Oversight mechanisms (with Qatar helping manage funds) Skepticism about: Iran’s compliance Effectiveness of inspections Fear funds could be used to: Rebuild military capacity 2. Economic Impact (Oil & Markets) Oil prices are reportedly falling (~$74/barrel) Stock markets remain strong Positive economic signals are linked to: Continued oil flow Optimism about the Iran deal 2. Healthcare…