Scaramucci: 'The Markets and Trump Have a Codependent Relationship'

Published: Mar 17, 2026 4:30 PM • Updated: Mar 17, 2026 4:49 PM • Original source

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Anthony Scaramucci says he expects a fast cooling of a war-driven standoff, arguing President Donald Trump could simply announce success and give markets a reason to rebound. He has made a similar point about market cycles lasting until investors are drained rather than merely scared, a view he laid out in bear market exhaustion commentary that frames sentiment as a positioning problem.

Scaramucci's core argument is that Trump and markets move in a feedback loop, with each side watching the other for signals. In a post on X, Scaramucci described an "off-ramp" where Trump can declare victory at any time and set up conditions for de-escalation.

The markets and Trump have a codependent relationship. 👇🏼Think JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette arguing in the park. They can't stop watching each other.Trump watches the market. The market watches Trump. That's the whole dynamic.So when you ask @novogratz whether the… pic.twitter.com/BS2j62bu2T

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In the post, Scaramucci sketched a sequence that would aim to calm energy markets: reopening the Strait, naval escorts involving France and the U.S., and an insurance backstop meant to help bring crude prices down. He also argued the key constraint is that oil flows don't normalize until fighting stops.

Scaramucci tied that market sensitivity to a specific timeline claim from Mike Novogratz, saying he expects the conflict to be broadly finished within a week. Scaramucci added that, in his view, Trump could label that outcome a win and spark a rally that looks "like that was the plan all along."

That idea of a narrative shift snapping prices higher mirrors Scaramucci's broader market framework from his bear-market posts, where he has said bottoms can form while pessimism is loud because many investors are still positioned too cautiously. He has also said he has lived through nine bear markets and has seen mood swing past what fundamentals justify.

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In earlier statements, Scaramucci had warned that a U.S. strike on Iran could significantly impact energy markets, potentially leading to a sharp rise in oil prices. He described a chain reaction where military action could prompt calls to lift limits on Russian oil, which he argued would ultimately benefit Moscow and complicate U.S. military operations in the region.

This backdrop highlights the geopolitical sensitivity surrounding energy supply, particularly as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping channel for global oil. Such dynamics could further complicate Trump’s narrative of market recovery, as energy prices remain a pivotal factor in economic sentiment and stability.

Scaramucci's war-and-markets thread leaned heavily on energy as the transmission mechanism, outlining how escorts and insurance could help reduce risk premia if hostilities end. In his post on X, he argued that the market itself is the scoreboard to watch for whether the political exit ramp is being taken.