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Week in Review: The Market Kept Moving, Even When the Headlines Changed
From Wall Street to the Strait of Hormuz, this was another week where leadership rotated, geopolitics refused to cooperate, and investors were reminded…
Jul 11
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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The First Bell After the Holiday
Wall Street returns from the July 4th break with optimism, but the market’s internal map remains remarkably selective.
Jul 6
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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The Scoreboard at Halftime
Six months in, here’s where the portfolio stands against the major indexes—and what changed in June.
Jul 2
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
Before the Headlines, There Was the Yen
USD/JPY is revisiting the same neighborhood that preceded the volatility earlier this year. It’s not a red flag—but it deserves your attention.
Jul 1
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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June 2026
A Ceasefire, a Spin-Off, and a Suspicious Tree
The dogs may have found something in the tree, but investors are watching Doha, oil, and Honeywell’s long-awaited HONA debut to see what really moves…
Jun 29
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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Coffee Before the Chaos
The dogs are hunting squirrels. Traders are preparing for the oil open. By tonight, we’ll know which hunt mattered more.
Jun 28
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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The Vacuum Broke the Ceasefire. Micron Broke the Selloff.
Twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, Russian refineries continue to burn, and Micron’s blockbuster earnings put investors firmly back in risk-on mode.
Jun 25
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
The Most Dangerous Player on the Risk Board
The player with one territory left isn’t trying to win. He’s trying to make everyone else pay for taking him out.
Jun 24
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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Oil Down, Tech Down, Investors Nervous
Additional Iranian supply is weighing on crude while global equities move lower and traders shift toward a more defensive posture.
Jun 23
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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The Waiting Game
Hormuz Remains Closed • Moscow Strikes Continue • Oil Holds Near $75
Jun 22
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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Wall Street Is Making a Bigger Bet Than AI
Financials, industrials, housing, travel, and global markets are now participating alongside semiconductor leadership.
Jun 20
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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The Vacuum Wars: Saturday Edition
While peace negotiations between the dogs and the Vacuum remain stalled, today’s mission is reviewing the week’s market flow report. Expect a deeper…
Jun 20
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Norman Elias | Ironborn Global
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