Pressures to shape Mideast conflict

Pressures to shape Mideast conflict

From Market take by BlackRock

March 16, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 133

About this episode

Ehsan Khoman discusses the market implications of the Mideast conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Mideast conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Ehsan Khoman, Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, unpacks the implications for markets. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast. In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution. In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited…

People in this episode

Host: BlackRock

Guest: Ehsan Khoman

Topics covered

  • Mideast conflict
  • energy markets
  • global economy
  • investment implications
  • geopolitical risks

Keywords

  • Mideast conflict
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • energy chokepoint
  • market implications
  • BlackRock Investment Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BlackRock

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Mideast

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