3 Things Iran war's economic fallout, sex using 'deceitful' means, and Bihar stampede
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Apr 1, 2026 Vineet Bhalla, legal reporter who explains court takes on Section 69, and Udit Misra, economics reporter who breaks down macro effects of geopolitical shocks. They discuss the OECD outlook and which economies face the biggest hit. They explore judicial pushback on misuse of deceit-based marriage laws. They also examine the Maa Sheetla Temple stampede and crowd-management failures.
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How The OECD Frames War's Economic Impact
- Global impact assessment focuses on GDP, inflation, and policy space to gauge a conflict's economic fallout.
- OECD flagged growth, inflation and monetary/fiscal leeway as the main channels through which the West Asia war transmits to economies.
Why The US Could Benefit Economically From Higher Oil
- The US may see smaller deceleration or modest GDP gains because higher oil prices boost domestic production and refining activity.
- Gains concentrate with oil producers while consumers still bear inflationary pain.
Europe And Asia Hurt Most By Energy Shock
- Europe and energy-importing Asian economies are the most exposed due to existing energy stresses and weak growth.
- Euro area faces almost half a percentage point hit while the UK may be hit even harder outside the bloc.