Sell First, Ask Questions Later: A Crash Course in Oil Shocks

Sell First, Ask Questions Later: A Crash Course in Oil Shocks

From Global Thinking by Forstrong Global Asset Management

March 23, 2026 · 37 min · Season 6 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of oil shocks on the global economy and market reactions to geopolitical conflicts.

In this episode of the Global Thinking Podcast Rob Duncan sits down with Forstrong CEO & CIO, Tyler Mordy, to unpack the market reaction to the escalating conflict involving Iran and why investors may be focusing on the wrong risk. When geopolitical shocks hit, markets tend to do what they always do: sell first and ask questions later. But history suggests most conflicts don't leave a lasting mark on markets. The real question isn't the headlines, it's whether this turns into something more consequential. The answer, as Tyler explains, comes down to one key transmission channel: oil. This episode is a crash course in how oil shocks impact the global economy, from inflation and central bank policy to growth and market stability. They also tackle the bigger question: are we facing a 1970s-style energy crisis, or is today's global economy more resilient than investors fear? From Trump-era "TACO" trade dynamics to the evolution of supply-driven inflation shocks, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what really matters. Because in moments like this, it's not about reacting to headlines. It's about understanding which risks actually move markets. Episode Timestamps…

People in this episode

Host: Rob Duncan

Guest: Tyler Mordy

Topics covered

  • oil shocks
  • geopolitical risks
  • market reaction
  • global economy
  • inflation
  • central bank policy

Keywords

  • Iran conflict
  • 1970s energy crisis
  • market stability
  • TACO trade dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, US

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