About this episode
The episode discusses the broader implications of the Iran war on global markets and energy systems.
What began as a geopolitical conflict is rapidly becoming something much larger. Oil is only one part of the story. Natural gas, fertilisers, chemicals, shipping routes, aluminium, aviation fuel and global supply chains are all now being affected by the fallout from the Iran war. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks to Investec’s Osa Mazwai and Campbell Parry about why this is increasingly being described as an “everything shock.” Could this crisis ultimately accelerate the global shift toward electrification, renewables and new energy systems? Listen to the full conversation to find out more. Read more on www.investec.com/now Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:38 - What makes this crisis different from previous oil shocks? 03:38 - What are markets beginning to price in? 06:00 - Why the Strait of Hormuz matters to global supply chains 08:50 - Will this delay global interest rate cuts? 10:47 - Are geopolitical risk premiums returning to markets? 13:12 - How exposed is South Africa to rising oil prices? 15:38 - Are South Africa’s structural reforms providing a cushion? 17:18 - Where could South Africa and Africa benefit from the crisis? 20:19 - Why…
People in this episode
Host: Jeremy Maggs
Guests: Osa Mazwai, Campbell Parry
Topics covered
- geopolitical conflict
- oil prices
- global supply chains
- energy transition
- market impacts
- South Africa's economy
Keywords
- everything shock
- oil
- natural gas
- fertilisers
- geopolitical risk
- electrification
- renewables
- global supply chains
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Investec
Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, South Africa, Africa
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