About this episode

Patrick Fearon-Hernandez discusses the recent moderation of world oil prices and its implications for consumers.

There was a bit of welcome news for consumers as world oil prices were moderating in early June even though the Strait of Hormuz remained essentially closed. Confluence Chief Market Strategist Patrick Fearon-Hernandez joins Phil Adler to explain why and discuss whether this is just a short-term phenomenon.

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Host: Phil Adler

Guest: Patrick Fearon-Hernandez

Topics covered

• asset allocation
• energy imports
• oil prices
• China
• market strategy

Keywords

• asset allocation
• China
• energy imports
• oil prices
• market strategy

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Places: Strait of Hormuz

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