Oil, Risk & Ratings: The Middle East Crisis Briefing
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the Middle East crisis on sovereign ratings and the macroeconomic outlook.
Richard Hunter and Duncan Innes-Ker discuss how the Middle East crisis is affecting sovereign ratings and the macro-outlook. Impacts are contained so far, and much geopolitical risk is already built into ratings and headroom. Related Resources: Fitch Insights: Credit Implications of the Iran War World Growth to Continue at Steady Pace if Oil Price Shock Short-Lived Egyptian Banks Are Well Positioned to Withstand Iran Conflict Effects High Oil Prices Support PDP ABS Collateral Value; Hedges Limit Upside
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