Listen "Conflict, energy and constraints"
Episode Synopsis
Financial markets have been jolted over the past week by a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk. The sudden intensification of hostilities between Israel and Iran—marked by missile strikes and retaliatory air operations—has reignited fears of a broader regional conflict with global consequences. In our charts this week we focus on:
Geopolitical risk
Oil prices and global growth
Global shipping costs
Global oil reserves
Living standards and energy prices
Natural capital
Geopolitical risk
Oil prices and global growth
Global shipping costs
Global oil reserves
Living standards and energy prices
Natural capital
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