Louis-Vincent Gave analyzes the Iran conflict's impact on global markets, arguing that the Strait of Hormuz disruption may persist longer than markets expect, driving a structural shift toward commodity stockpiling. He draws parallels to the 2008 peak oil frenzy, noting that semiconductor stocks are now behaving similarly to energy stocks then, and suggests a US-China deal on semiconductors and rare earths may be imminent.
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Gave argues Iran has no incentive to reopen the Strait of Hormuz quickly, as toll revenues provide a massive financial windfall, making a prolonged disruption likely.
He draws a strong parallel between today's semiconductor rally (17% of S&P 500) and the 2008 oil peak (16% of S&P 500), warning of cyclical blow-off tops.
Gave predicts a structural shift toward strategic commodity stockpiling by countries (energy, fertilizer, metals), replacing reliance on US Treasuries and just-in-time supply chains.
He expects a US-China deal where Trump gets rare earths, solar panels, and RMB revaluation in exchange for allowing China access to high-end semiconductors and lithography machines.
The market's 'hopium' on a quick peace deal may be misplaced; even if resolved now, logistical delays mean shortages could hit by June, starting with poorer nations.
"The days when we could always count on the US Navy to patrol the oceans and deliver whatever goods you ordered are now clearly over."
— Louis-Vincent Gave
"Show me the incentives and I'll tell you the outcome. Iran's incentive is to not get bombed... For them, it's pretty awesome. This is like financially, they're doing better than they ever have."
— Louis-Vincent Gave
"It's reminiscent of the 2008 peak oil boom... you had the mortgage crisis already obvious, but everybody said 'who cares, the real story is peak oil.' Today it's AI."
— Louis-Vincent Gave