Five Week Fever Dream

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · April 08, 2026 at 10:45 · ⏱ 3 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
TLDR
The author analyzes the market's reaction to a recent two-week ceasefire announcement, noting that most financial assets have rallied to price in a perfect resolution to geopolitical and supply chain issues. However, the author remains skeptical of a swift resolution, pointing out that oil prices remain significantly elevated and suggest lingering macroeconomic risks. • A two-week ceasefire announcement caused most financial markets to rally, erasing recent geopolitical risk premiums. • Oil is the notable exception, remaining significantly elevated (up nearly 60% YTD in near-term contracts) despite a recent drop. • The S&P 500, European stocks, and copper have recovered to roughly flat on the year. • Bond yields dropped and the dollar fell sharply, returning to early-year levels. • The author believes markets are prematurely pricing in a perfect resolution, ignoring the complex political realities required to secure lasting peace and supply chain stability. • The author's 'growth shock thesis' portfolio experienced a modest drag due to the rally but is being maintained due to continued downside skew in market pricing.
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