How the Crisis in Iran Could Spark the Next Financial Revolution
Author: By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks
March 23, 2026
Duration: 57:21
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Andrew and Stephen tackle the massive macroeconomic shifts happening right now due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, the global flow of oil and liquid natural gas has been severely choked, causing energy prices to skyrocket—not just at the pump here in the US, but even more drastically across Europe and Asia. But what does this mean for the US Dollar, and how does a global crisis create a "vacuum effect" that sucks liquidity out of other nations?
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How the conflict in Iran and the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting global energy supplies.
Why the US Dollar acts as a safe haven during a global crisis.
Stephen shares his first-hand experience witnessing the economic devastation in Greece.
Timestamps
00:00 - The impact of the war in Iran on global gas prices
11:15 - Why Europe and Asia feel the energy squeeze harder than the US
14:04 - Why Wall Street has been slow to react to the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz
17:10 - The "Dollar Milkshake Theory"
22:52 - Why energy demands equal dollar demands
25:42 - Stephen's experience witnessing the currency crisis in Greece
36:26 - TStablecoins: What are they and how do they solve currency devaluation?
46:19 - The hurdles of mass digital adoption
55:19 - Deep dive into Circle (USDC)
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
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