EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 25 MIN
Stagflationary Shocks: Oil, Tariffs & the Fed's Dilemma
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Today's episode unpacks the escalating geopolitical risks rippling through energy markets and the surprising resilience of Emerging Markets. We analyze whether current valuations are pricing in the full impact of a potential Strait of Hormuz closure and the Fed’s increasingly challenging role in managing a stagflationary environment. Topic timings: 0:00 - Introduction, 1:00 - Geopolitical Risks & Energy Markets, 11:56 - Market Sentiment & Earnings Sustainability, 18:56 - Consumer Spending Under Pressure, 20:58 - Emerging Markets: Opportunities & Debt Risks, 23:00 - Conclusion. Explore the full visual digest at https://www.pers-int.com 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Geopolitical Risks & Energy Markets 10:46 - Market Sentiment & Earnings Sustainability 17:03 - Consumer Spending Under Pressure 19:52 - Emerging Markets: Opportunities & Debt Risks 22:49 - Conclusion Referenced sources: - "Asia Equities Gain, Trump Slams NATO Allies" (Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition) - "Europe Says No To Trump, Iran Diplomacy Hope Dims, Cathie Wood Talks AI & War" (Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition) - "Lululemon's Disappointing Outlook Adds Urgency to CEO Search" (Bloomberg Intelligence) - "Single Best Idea With Tom Keene Alicia Levine and Will Kennedy" (Bloomberg Surveillance) - "Bloomberg Surveillance TV March 18th, 2026" (Bloomberg Surveillance) - "Iran Vows to Retaliate; Oil and Gas Prices Soar" (Bloomberg Surveillance) - "Emerging Markets Stirred, But Not Yet Shaken" (Exchanges) - "EM Lens Shifting to Second Derivatives in EM Sovereign Debt" (FICC Focus) - "How Saudi Arabia's bet on Iran backfired" (FT News Briefing) - "The Macro Chain Reaction of Oil Shocks Bob Elliott" (Forward Guidance) - "War in Iran Is Redrawing the Map for Natural Gas" (Odd Lots) - "Nvidia Says $1T Is Coming - The Market Isn't Buying It" (Prof G Markets) - "Big Banks vs. Big Crypto" (The Journal.) - "Japan's Bull Market Takes Shape" (Thoughts on the Market) - "ALO34 Building an Asset Owner Mindset in Modern Pension Investing ft. Dan Mikulskis" (Top Traders Unplugged) - "UBS On-Air Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Three and one from the Fed'" (UBS On-Air: Market Moves) - "Top of the Morning Muni Market Guide - A balancing act" (UBS On-Air: Market Moves) This episode is independent commentary and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the sources listed above.
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Today's episode unpacks the escalating geopolitical risks rippling through energy markets and the surprising resilience of Emerging Markets. We analyze whether current valuations are pricing in the full impact of a potential Strait of Hormuz closure and the Fed’s increasingly challenging role in managing a stagflationary environment. Topic timings: 0:00 - Introduction, 1:00 - Geopolitical Risks & Energy Markets, 11:56 - Market Sentiment & Earnings Sustainability, 18:56 - Consumer Spending Under Pressure, 20:58 - Emerging Markets: Opportunities & Debt Risks, 23:00 - Conclusion. Explore the full visual digest at https://www.pers-int.com 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Geopolitical Risks & Energy Markets 10:46 - Market Sentiment & Earnings Sustainability 17:03 - Consumer Spending Under Pressure 19:52 - Emerging Markets: Opportunities & Debt Risks 22:49 - Conclusion Referenced sources: - "Asia Equities Gain, Trump Slams NATO Allies" (Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition) - "Europe Says No To Trump, Iran Diplomacy Hope Dims, Cathie Wood Talks AI & War" (Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition) - "Lululemon's Disappointing Outlook Adds Urgency to CEO Search" (Bloomberg Intelligence) - "Single Best Idea With Tom Keene Alicia Levine and Will Kennedy" (Bloomberg Surveillance) - "Bloomberg Surveillance TV March 18th, 2026" (Bloomberg Surveillance) - "Iran Vows to Retaliate; Oil and Gas Prices Soar" (Bloomberg Surveillance) - "Emerging Markets Stirred, But Not Yet Shaken" (Exchanges) - "EM Lens Shifting to Second Derivatives in EM Sovereign Debt" (FICC Focus) - "How Saudi Arabia's bet on Iran backfired" (FT News Briefing) - "The Macro Chain Reaction of Oil Shocks Bob Elliott" (Forward Guidance) - "War in Iran Is Redrawing the Map for Natural Gas" (Odd Lots) - "Nvidia Says $1T Is Coming - The Market Isn't Buying It" (Prof G Markets) - "Big Banks vs. Big Crypto" (The Journal.) - "Japan's Bull Market Takes Shape" (Thoughts on the Market) - "ALO34 Building an Asset Owner Mindset in Modern Pension Investing ft. Dan Mikulskis" (Top Traders Unplugged) - "UBS On-Air Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Three and one from the Fed'" (UBS On-Air: Market Moves) - "Top of the Morning Muni Market Guide - A balancing act" (UBS On-Air: Market Moves) This episode is independent commentary and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the sources listed above.
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