The Week Ahead 2026.03.15

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · March 15, 2026 at 22:06 · ⏱ 2 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
TLDR
The author assesses market conditions following a rapid escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly the war with Iran, noting that while oil is pricing in a prolonged shock, other markets remain subdued. The author expects a significant repricing of stocks and bonds due to the oil shock and fading consumer dissaving. • The oil futures curve is pricing in a prolonged shock due to the war with Iran, but broader markets have not yet fully reacted. • Recent personal income and spending data suggest the dissaving-driven US economy may be starting to fade. • The upcoming Fed meeting will provide the first insights into how policymakers view these new inflationary pressures, though no immediate policy changes are expected. • The author has initiated short positions in stocks and bonds, anticipating a major repricing driven by the oil shock.
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