Beyond the Headlines: Oil, Inflation and Market Risk

Beyond the Headlines: Oil, Inflation and Market Risk

March 17, 2026 · 24 min · Season 2 · Episode 31

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The episode discusses the implications of oil supply disruptions on inflation and market behavior amidst geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise the prospect of a more prolonged energy shock, how should investors think about the implications for inflation, consumer behavior, and markets? Global Head of Commodity Strategy Helima Croft, Chief Economist Frances Donald, and Head of U.S. Equity Strategy Lori Calvasina discuss what a disruption in oil supply could mean for the macro outlook — and why the longer‑term picture may be more resilient than headlines suggest.

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