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Oil
A benign year runs into an energy reality check
Higher energy prices have unsettled what looked like a calm year for growth and inflation and this is proving difficult for central banks to ignore. 
Chart of the month: Oil prices – putting things in perspective
Investor attention remains firmly on the Strait of Hormuz and the timing of its reopening to Gulf energy exports. In April’s chart of the month,... 
EMs and Hormuz: who is most affected?
The energy shock accompanying the Hormuz closure places many emerging markets (EMS) in the lurch. 
Podcast: Middle East update – market impacts and outlook
This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 20 March to discuss the market reaction to the ongoing conflict... 
Beyond the barrel
If the conflict in the Middle East persists, inflationary pressures could increase. However, in contrast to 2022, we think a sustained inflation surge appears less... Podcast: Middle East conflict – implications for investors
This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 5 March to discuss the implications for investors of the recent... 
Chart of the month: Venezuelan oil in focus
Over the past decade, oil production from the world’s largest known reserves has declined. Could that be about to change? 
How important is the Strait of Hormuz for global trade?
Given the fragility of peace in the Middle East, how reliant is the global economy on this 21-mile-wide stretch of water? 
How could the oil sector navigate the energy transition?
Few industries are as exposed to the energy transition as oil. What options does it face in a future of uncertain demand? 
Podcast: Volatility, dis-inversion and the path of rates – Market Talk
What was behind the 'flash crash' and last week's smaller wobble? Ben Bennett, Investment Strategist APAC, explains all. 
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