Despite the rising cost of beef, Americans seem to be buying more of it than ever. As of January 2026, there are now four people for every cow in the US, while in 1980, this ratio was around two humans per cow. Part of the reason for the shift is that more meat per cow is now harvestable, thanks to changes in genetics and feeding techniques.
The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 once again notched record closing highs last week and oil dropped, as both the US and Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open. But that’s all in jeopardy now. More on that below…
