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Mar 21, 2026 Discussion of how Middle East energy disruptions could drive price spikes, supply losses and financial stress. Quantified risks to global GDP and inflation and which regions face the biggest exposure. Debate over central bank reactions as markets reprice rates and the chance of further policy tightening. Examination of Asia's LNG vulnerabilities and near-term data that could shift outlooks.
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Tail Risk From Prolonged Middle East Energy Shock
- Global growth faces a rising tail-risk from a prolonged Middle East energy shock.
- Bruce Kasman warns damage to energy infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push prices sharply higher and constrain quantities, magnifying the shock.
Start Cutting Growth Forecasts Sooner
- Take an earlier and bigger hit to GDP forecasts if the disruption persists beyond a short window.
- Joseph Lupton argues a $100 Q2 oil assumption implies about a 0.5% global GDP level hit and the team has been too timid adjusting forecasts.
Nonlinear Price Risk If Millions Of Barrels Are Removed
- Small supply outages can produce nonlinear price moves if 5–10 million barrels per day are removed.
- Bruce Kasman notes that removing that volume could push crude far above $100, plausibly toward $150, creating magnified economic effects.