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Marketplace · June 4, 2026 · 00:25:21

U.S. oil inventories fall to a 22-year low

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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Highlights

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.
Stealth ads are saturating social media feeds
Social media algorithms are increasingly serving 'stealth ads'—sponsored content that mimics organic posts, making them hard to distinguish from genuine recommendations.
The elk antler economy of Jackson Hole
The market for shed elk antlers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, reveals a unique local economy built around a niche natural resource.

Misc

The episode juxtaposes global oil supply disruption with the local elk antler trade in Jackson Hole, a surprising economic pairing.
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