U.S. oil inventories have dropped to a 22-year low, not because Americans are using more fuel, but because exports have surged to countries cut off from normal supply routes due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. This shift is expected to keep upward pressure on domestic oil prices for months. The episode also covers investors pulling money from private credit firms, the rise of undisclosed 'stealth ads' on social media, and an unusual visit to the elk antler market in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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Oil inventory drawdown driven by exports, not consumption
U.S. oil inventories have hit a 22-year low because exports have surged to supply countries impacted by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, rather than from a spike in domestic fuel use.
Investors seeking withdrawals from private credit funds
Investors are looking to pull more money out of private credit firms, signaling potential liquidity concerns in a fast-growing but opaque corner of finance.
Social media algorithms are increasingly serving 'stealth ads'—sponsored content that mimics organic posts, making them hard to distinguish from genuine recommendations.