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The escalation in the Middle East continues with US troops coming to the region and Houthis joining the war. Oil prices are up this morning, again, with some calling for $150… even $200 per barrel. But at what cost? Demand destruction, rising recession risks and a potential stagflation shock are all back on the table.

At the same time, central banks are stuck. Inflation could stay higher for longer, even as growth slows — a difficult mix to assess when uncertainties are so high.

Watch the full episode to find out more!

Intro

0:58 Middle East tensions escalate

1:57 Oil, aluminum up

3:02 Inflation, stagflation risks are building

4:46 SPX loses for 5th week, Nasdaq 100 enters correction

6:02 Tech stocks remain under pressure

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