As tensions continue to rise between the U.S. and Iran, oil prices have continued their surge as uncertainty and fears persist. We take a look at what has caused the boost and what assets have benefited from the pressure with Peter Schiff of Euro Pacific Capital, and Todd Horwitz of Bubba Trading.
Peter Schiff is an internationally recognized economist specializing in the foreign equity, currency and gold markets. Mr. Schiff made his name as President and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital. He frequently delivers lectures at major economic and investment conferences, and is quoted often in the print media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Barron's, BusinessWeek, Time and Fortune. His broadcast credits include regular guest appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel, as well as hosting his own weekly radio show, Wall Street Unspun. He's also the author of the bestselling books: Crash Proof 2.0, The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets:, and The Real Crash: America's Coming Bankruptcy - How to Save Yourself and Your Country.
Todd Horwitz - known as Bubba - is chief market strategist of BubbaTrading.com. He is a regular contributor on Fox, CNBC, BNN, Kitco, and Bloomberg. He also hosts his daily podcast 'The Bubba Show.' He is a 36-year member of the Chicago exchanges and was one of the original market makers in the SPX.