How Oil Prices Impact the Markets and Economy
From Down the Middle by Peter Mallouk and Jeff Stolper
January 30, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 83
About this episode
Peter and Jeff discuss the impact of oil prices on the markets and economy, including the factors influencing costs and the implications of volatility.
Peter and Jeff share how oil is priced into everything we do, discussing the factors influencing cost, what the political interest is and who the winners and losers are when prices are volatile. Plus, learn why you should consider maintaining insurance outside your workplace.
People in this episode
Hosts: Peter Mallouk, Jeff Stolper
Topics covered
- oil prices
- market impact
- economy
- political factors
- insurance
Keywords
- oil prices
- markets
- economy
- political interest
- insurance
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