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July 23, 2026 - $100 Oil Breaks the Market: The Tech Liquidation Begins
Oil has crossed the $100 threshold—and the market’s carefully constructed narrative is beginning to crack.
In this episode of Market Pulse, we examine how the energy shock is reigniting inflation fears, reshaping interest-rate expectations, and forcing investors to unwind crowded positions across technology and AI-linked equities.
We break down the surge in crude, the pressure building in rates, the mechanics behind the tech liquidation, and where capital is moving as investors reassess growth, inflation, and geopolitical risk.
Is this another temporary selloff—or the beginning of a broader…
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