The Economist25
Will the Iran war spark a global energy crisis? The Economist’s US economics editor, Rachana Shanbhogue, and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss how the conflict is driving up oil and gas prices, disrupting global trade routes and what higher energy costs mean for inflation.
00:00 – What is the economic impact of the war in Iran?
01:26 – What does this mean for the global economy and inflation?
02:44 – Which sectors and regions are being hit hardest?
05:00 – Will this be a short-term shock or a lasting global impact?
