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Trump Warns NATO Amid Rising Oil Prices and Inflation Fears
3/16/2026
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- U.S. President Donald Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad" future unless allies open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil prices exceed $100 per barrel, leaving shale producers uncelebratory.
- Wealthy individuals are attempting to withdraw over $10 billion from major private credit funds in the first quarter.
- The podcast notes upcoming central bank meetings and discusses potential global inflation fears stemming from Iran.
- The news briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig.
