Oil market volatility
Discussed in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
These podcast episodes examine oil market volatility driven by escalating US-Iran tensions, including a ceasefire agreement, potential regime change, and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint through which $20 billion in daily oil trade passes. Key discussions focus on the geopolitical impacts of US-Israeli military actions, diverging US and Israeli war objectives regarding Iranian oil flows and regime change, and resulting market instability and energy security concerns. The episodes also explore alternative energy solutions and broader economic consequences of supply disruptions amid diplomatic uncertainty.
Episodes
Morning Wire · Apr 8, 2026
Iran Ceasefire Begins. What Comes Next? | 4.8.26
Economist Podcasts · Mar 13, 2026
Lone goals: will US-Israel war aims diverge?
Economist Podcasts · Mar 11, 2026
Strait of shock: Iran economic fallout
Economist Podcasts · Mar 9, 2026
Follow the leader: Iran picks the son

The Daily · Mar 2, 2026