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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 8 MIN

Oil, Risk & Ratings: The Middle East Crisis Briefing

from Fixed Interests · host Fitch Ratings

Richard Hunter and Duncan Innes-Ker discuss how the Middle East crisis is affecting sovereign ratings and the macro-outlook. Impacts are contained so far, and much geopolitical risk is already built into ratings and headroom.Related Resources:Fitch Insights: Credit Implications of the Iran WarWorld Growth to Continue at Steady Pace if Oil Price Shock Short-LivedEgyptian Banks Are Well Positioned to Withstand Iran Conflict EffectsHigh Oil Prices Support PDP ABS Collateral Value; Hedges Limit Upside

Richard Hunter and Duncan Innes-Ker discuss how the Middle East crisis is affecting sovereign ratings and the macro-outlook. Impacts are contained so far, and much geopolitical risk is already built into ratings and headroom.Related Resources:Fitch Insights: Credit Implications of the Iran WarWorld Growth to Continue at Steady Pace if Oil Price Shock Short-LivedEgyptian Banks Are Well Positioned to Withstand Iran Conflict EffectsHigh Oil Prices Support PDP ABS Collateral Value; Hedges Limit Upside

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