Matthew Martin
Semafor's Saudi Arabia bureau chief reporting from the Gulf region with on-the-ground perspective about regional stability, energy infrastructure, and political dynamics.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 28min
Why The Iran War Could Reignite Inflation
Matthew Martin, Semafor’s Saudi bureau chief reporting from the Gulf. Robert Armstrong, Financial Times markets commentator tracking investor flows. Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics chief economist on inflation and policy. They discuss market moves after the Iran conflict, how oil spikes could lift inflation and strain households, risks of supply-chain and infrastructure damage, and whether any true safe havens exist.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 15min
Why Trump is rolling out the red carpet for the Saudi crown prince
Matthew Martin, Saudi Arabia bureau chief for Semafor, dives into President Trump's upcoming meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He discusses the implications for U.S.-Saudi relations, focusing on potential defense deals and the Crown Prince's efforts to rebuild his international image post-Khashoggi. Martin also sheds light on Saudi Arabia's strategic use of Israel normalization as leverage for Palestinian concessions. Additional insights on FEMA's leadership crisis and the Louvre heist reveal vulnerabilities in securing cultural artifacts.
