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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 14 MIN

What the Iran War Means for Interest Rates, Inflation and Stocks

from The Bloomberg Australia Podcast · host Bloomberg

Oil prices are surging as the escalating conflict involving Iran rattles global markets, sending investors scrambling to assess the fallout. While US stocks have been relatively steady, crude’s jump is sharpening concerns about inflation and what it means for interest rates worldwide. In this episode of the Bloomberg Australia Podcast, Rebecca Jones talks to markets reporter Richard Henderson about how the turmoil is flowing through to the ASX, petrol prices and Reserve Bank policy. From energy producers and airlines to haven trades and AI giants, we unpack the winners, losers and the key risks Australian investors should be watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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