
In this Inside Economics episode, Mark Zandi and co‑hosts Marissa Di Natale and Chris Dorides dissect the March 2026 jobs report, highlighting a volatile payroll picture—178,000 jobs added after a revised February loss of 133,000—and a modest three‑month average gain of about 68,000. While healthcare drove most of the payroll gains, the household survey painted a weaker story, with the labor force shrinking by nearly 400,000, participation rates slipping, and discouraged workers rising, suggesting underlying labor market softness. The panel also notes that weather anomalies and a nascent war in the Middle East may have modestly influenced the data, but broader trends point to a stagnant job market with slowing wage growth.

The episode examines whether a collapse of the US dollar is imminent, focusing on how recent Middle East conflicts have accelerated the shift of some nations toward trading oil in currencies like the yuan, ruble, or cryptocurrencies to avoid US...

In this episode, former Chilean Finance Minister and LSE dean Andrés Velasco discusses the evolution of Latin American democracies, the decline of hyperinflation, and the limited impact of renegotiating NAFTA/USMCA on North American trade. He explains how Chile’s prudent fiscal policy—saving...

In this episode of Turkey's Diplomacy, financial consultant Laurent Lecoe explains that the ongoing Iran war, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, is pushing the global economy into stagflation, with rising inflation and stagnant growth. He highlights how oil supply disruptions are...
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Dani Hewson review a volatile week in global markets, noting a rally driven by optimism over a potential de‑escalation of the Iran conflict and lower oil...
In this episode, Chad Bowne and FT reporter Amy Williams review the fallout from President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs announced on April 2, 2025, which imposed a baseline 10% duty on most imports and higher rates on select countries. They...

The Metal Movers episode examines how the Iran‑Israel conflict has disrupted global steel markets, from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to direct strikes on Iranian steel plants. Reporters detail the immediate supply shock—loss of roughly 500,000‑600,000 t/month of Iranian...

In this episode, Tanvir Sandhu and CFR senior fellow Edward Fishman dissect the evolving objectives of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, focusing on control of the Strait of Hormuz and its implications for global oil supplies. Fishman argues that the...

The episode reviews the dramatic end‑of‑quarter rally in U.S. equities, driven by shifting geopolitical signals around the Iran‑Saudi conflict and a potential de‑escalation hinted at by former President Trump and Iran’s president. Host Ed Elson and guest Kevin Gordon, head...

The Wall Street Journal’s What’s News covers the United Arab Emirates’ shift toward becoming a combatant in the Iran‑U.S. conflict, as it prepares to help force‑open the Strait of Hormuz by clearing mines and supporting a U.N. resolution authorizing military action. Middle‑East...

In this episode, Andrew Vernsickle talks with Daniel Avigard, manager of the TM Lansdowne European Special Situations Fund, about why Europe may be poised for a recovery after years of stagnation. Avigard points to a combination of low valuations, a...

In this episode, Argus senior reporter Denise Cheng talks with ammonia market editor Roof Sharp about the launch of Argus' new China FOB ammonia price assessment and the shifting dynamics of China's ammonia trade. China, once a major importer, is...

In this episode, Lyn Alden explains how the modern fiat monetary system—rooted in central bank ledgers and fractional‑reserve banking—creates perpetual debt and inflation that erodes wages and savings, especially for lower‑income households. She argues we are in the later, more...

In this episode Tom Reid of Argus discusses the escalating Hormuz crisis with Dubai‑based colleagues Nada Itayim and Bashar al‑Halabi. They examine the U.S. deployment of the USS Tripoli, the strategic importance of Iran’s Kharg Island as a major oil export...

In episode 299, Ryan Morrissey examines how the Iran war’s surge in oil prices—up roughly 33% since late February—has driven a 6% dip in the S&P 500 and sparked market volatility. He explains why such shocks are often temporary, drawing parallels...

The Dividend Cafe episode dissected the recent market turbulence, highlighting a volatile day where the Dow barely rose while the S&P and Nasdaq fell, and noting the outsized losses in high‑valuation tech and AI stocks like NVIDIA and Palantir. Host...

The episode explains that Kharg Island is Iran’s primary oil export hub, handling over 90% of the country’s crude shipments—about 1.7 million barrels a day, or roughly 1.5% of global supply. Experts Humayun Falak Shahi (Kpler) and Dr. Anahita Motazad‑Rad (LSE)...

The episode reviews volatile global markets amid the ongoing Iran conflict, noting a dip in U.S. 10‑year Treasury yields and mixed equity performance while oil prices stay elevated. ANZ economists discuss upcoming Australian credit growth data and New Zealand business confidence,...
In this episode, host Chuck Jaffe and guests—including Jim Thorne, chief market strategist at Wellington‑Altus Private Wealth, and Vijay Maroglia, CIO of Regal Point Capital—debunk the panic surrounding the Iran‑related oil “terror premium” and AI hype, urging investors to "sell...

In this Macro Mondays episode, Mikkel Rostewald and Andreas dissect the ongoing Iran‑U.S. conflict, weighing the likelihood of diplomatic resolution versus a broader military escalation. They examine the immediate market fallout—oil supply disruptions, the impact on by‑products like helium and...

The episode examines how the escalating Iran‑Houthi conflict is driving oil prices above $100 per barrel and triggering a sharp market sell‑off. It highlights the G7 finance ministers' meeting, where they will discuss measures such as cutting fuel duties to...

The episode investigates the financing of Paramount Pictures' $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, revealing that the publicly disclosed investors – Larry Ellison’s trust ($47 billion) and Redbird Capital ($250 million) – fall far short of the total price. The host uncovers...
In this episode, RAINN analyst Chase Blazik explains how the Iran war is reshaping security and energy dynamics across the Asia‑Pacific. He details the recent Washington summit between Japan’s Prime Minister Takeichi and President Trump, highlighting Japan’s delicate balancing act...

In this Inside Economics episode, Mark Zandi and co‑hosts discuss the rising probability of a U.S. recession amid the Iran‑Israel conflict, higher oil prices, and tightening financial conditions. Using a random‑forest model that aggregates dozens of leading indicators—especially labor market...

In this episode, the host analyzes the immediate oil market impact of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which transports about 20 million barrels per day—roughly one‑fifth of global supply. He explains that this volume creates a market "hole"...
In this episode, Charlene Young and Tom Sieber dissect how the ongoing Iran conflict is fueling oil price volatility and feeding into UK inflation pressures, while also reviewing the latest UK CPI data and government energy support plans. They highlight...

In this episode of NatWest’s Currency Exchange, FX strategists Brian Dangerfield and Paul Robson examine why major G10 currency markets have remained unusually calm despite the heightened geopolitical risk from the Iran‑related Middle East conflict. They attribute the lull to...

In this episode, Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. economist Michael Gapin and macro strategist Matthew Hornbach dissect the March FOMC meeting, noting the Fed’s decision to hold rates and retain an easing bias while pushing expected rate cuts from June/September to...

The episode examines how Donald Trump's threat of intensified strikes on Iran sparked a 5% jump in oil prices, pushing Brent above $100 per barrel and prompting a sell‑off in U.S. equities and a rise in bond yields. ANZ economists...

The episode examines how the US‑Israel conflict with Iran is driving a fuel crisis that is hitting Asian economies hardest, especially Southeast Asia, where soaring oil and gas prices are inflating food costs and prompting emergency measures. Albert Park of...
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In this episode, host Chris Nelder and oil market analyst Rory Johnson dissect the unfolding global energy crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel bombing of Iran, which has crippled Persian Gulf oil and gas exports. They compare the current shock to...

In this episode, Ed Elson and Flexport CEO Ryan Peterson discuss the cascading effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure and Red Sea disruptions on global supply chains, highlighting soaring oil, diesel, and fertilizer prices and a 50% rise in...

The episode dissects the market’s upbeat reaction to President Trump’s 15‑point peace proposal aimed at ending the Iran‑U.S. conflict, highlighting how traders are betting on reduced risk despite lingering supply disruptions in oil and refined products. Host commentary contrasts divergent...

In this Bulwark Podcast episode, host Tim Miller chats with Atlantic editor‑in‑chief Joe Weisenthal and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg about the economic fallout of the Iran‑Israel conflict and the broader implications for U.S. defense policy. They dissect the controversial Signal‑chat scandal...

The episode reports that the Philippines has declared a national energy emergency as diesel and petrol prices more than double amid the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, prompting an executive order that lets the government control fuel distribution, purchase supplies, and subsidise costs....

The Saxo Market Call dissected the market fallout from former President Donald Trump's surprise social‑media announcement that he was pulling back a 48‑hour ultimatum to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure, a move that temporarily lowered oil prices and sparked massive crude‑futures...

In this episode, Keith Bradshirp explains how China has become virtually tariff‑proof by rapidly expanding its advanced, robot‑driven manufacturing capacity. The discussion highlights four key factors: diversification of export markets, indirect shipments through third‑party countries, a deliberately weakened yuan, and,...

In this Rapid Response episode, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen explains how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is rippling through global trade, driving up oil and air‑freight costs while leaving container shipping relatively unscathed. He highlights secondary crises such...
The episode reviews Tuesday’s market outlook, focusing on how geopolitics—especially President Trump’s remarks about renewed U.S.-Iran talks and the still‑closed Strait of Hormuz—are driving oil prices and, in turn, equities, bonds, and the dollar. Crude’s recent dip below $88 per...

In this episode, Argus senior reporter Elife Iboğlu and Tolga Yi Tekiciler, procurement manager at Tatmetal, discuss Turkey’s flat steel market amid tightening EU anti‑dumping and origin rules, upcoming EU quota cuts, and the loss of the UK’s galvanized‑steel exemption....

The episode examines how the Middle East conflict is rippling through global energy markets, from plunging oil prices to strained LNG supplies and rising fuel costs in places like the Philippines. Experts Walter Todd, Ira Joseph, and Ray Coyle explain...

The episode examines the market rally sparked by President Donald Trump's claim of progress in talks with Iran, which sent oil prices down over 11% to just under $100 a barrel and lifted the S&P 500 about 2%. Investment manager...
In this episode, Sean Clark, CIO of Clark Capital Management, explains why markets historically overreact to crises with an initial dip of about 7% but then rebound strongly over the following months, urging investors to avoid knee‑jerk reactions amid the...

In this episode the hosts drift from light‑hearted banter about coffee‑infused drinks, relationship quirks, and upcoming birthday celebrations to a brief segue into the looming "next inflation wave" and its potential impact on everyday expenses. They share personal anecdotes about...

In this brief episode, Andrew Sheets draws a parallel between March Madness basketball and the sudden shift in market narratives caused by the Iran conflict and a potential oil shock. He outlines how, after a period of strong economic signals—low...
In this episode, hosts discuss the S&P 500 slipping below its 200‑day moving average, signaling a bearish long‑term trend, and note similar weakness across major indices, sectors, and fixed‑income markets. They highlight energy as the sole sector still posting gains...

The episode examines how recent attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, sparked by the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran, are driving volatile oil and gas prices and threatening global supply chains. The International Energy Agency urges governments to cut demand by promoting...

In this episode, host Scott Yalloway recounts his surreal experience at the Vanity Fair Oscars after‑party before diving into a focused interview with Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research. Yardeni explains why his team raised the probability of a U.S....

The episode examines how recent geopolitical tensions are driving a fresh surge in energy prices, with the US and allies pledging to boost supply while Qatar reports that 17% of its gas output has been knocked offline by airstrikes, potentially...

In this episode of At Any Rate, JP Morgan’s global rate strategy team breaks down recent dynamics in developed‑market (DM) swap spreads, highlighting how central‑bank policy expectations and technical factors drive the curves across the US, Germany, the UK, Japan and...