SB Talks: Hormuz Toll Road, Stagflationary Shocks & portfolio Resilience

SB Talks: Hormuz Toll Road, Stagflationary Shocks & portfolio Resilience

March 22, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on global markets and portfolio strategies amidst rising inflation and market volatility.

In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill is joined by CIO Nick Ryder to unpack the escalating conflict in the Middle East and why it matters for global markets and portfolios. They explore the growing risks around energy supply, inflation, and market volatility, and why investor reactions have so far remained relatively measured. Closer to home, the conversation turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate hike and what it signals about inflation expectations. Nick also shares how portfolios are being positioned for uncertainty and why staying disciplined matters most in times like these. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Host: Vincent O'Neill

Guest: Nick Ryder

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Organizations: Reserve Bank of Australia

Places: Middle East

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