About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of recent Middle East developments for UK businesses, focusing on geopolitical risks and economic factors.

April 2026 PwC UK Chief Economist Barret Kupelian is joined by Andy Haldane, Special Advisor to PwC UK, to unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what they mean for UK businesses. They revisit the pre-escalation outlook, explore how rising geopolitical risk is feeding through into oil prices, supply chains, inflation and financial markets, and consider the implications for UK economic growth and monetary policy. They also set out practical steps business leaders can take now to navigate heightened uncertainty with confidence. For feedback or topic suggestions, get in touch with Barret at barret.g.kupelian@pwc.com .

People in this episode

Host: Barret Kupelian

Guest: Andy Haldane

Topics covered

• Middle East developments
• UK businesses
• geopolitical risk
• oil prices
• supply chains
• inflation
• monetary policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PwC UK

Places: Middle East, UK

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