Is Iran War Deal Imminent? | Macro Mondays: May 25, 2025

Real Vision’s Mikkel Rosenvold and Andreas Steno Larsen break down the latest market reaction to reports of a possible Strait of Hormuz deal, what it could mean for oil and inflation, and why the next phase of the market may depend on whether Middle East tensions truly de-escalate. They also explore a surprising inflation driver in hardware and semiconductors, explain why consumer spending is holding up better than many expect, and share the sectors they’re watching next.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Monarch Sponsor 
01:00 - Macro Mondays: Iran, Hormuz, and Global Markets
01:31 - Strait of Hormuz Deal Rumors and Market Reaction
02:50 - Europe’s Heat Wave and the Energy Debate
04:21 - Trump, Iran, and the Weekend Negotiation Push
06:01 - Can Trump Sell an Iran Deal to Republicans?
07:12 - Abraham Accords, Iran, and Middle East Strategy
07:59 - Oil Drops, Bond Yields Fall, and Markets Rally
09:11 - Are Iranian Ships Actually Moving Through Hormuz?
10:58 - Why Markets Care More About Hormuz Than Politics
13:03 - Inflation Outlook: Energy vs Consumer Prices
14:20 - Kevin Warsh, AI, and the Disinflation Argument
17:45 - Which Sectors Benefit Most From Inflation?
18:45 - Why AI Hardware Is Suddenly Inflationary
21:08 - The AI Memory Boom and Rising Electronics Prices
23:39 - Why Hardware Stocks Have Outperformed in 2026
24:02 - What Happens if Inflation Peaks in June?
25:20 - Consumer Spending Is Holding Up Surprisingly Well
27:01 - Amazon, Tesla, and Luxury Stocks as the Next Trade
28:11 - PCE Inflation Data: What Markets Need This Week
29:28 - Final Thoughts: Waiting on the Iran Deal

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