Michelle Fleury
BBC North America business correspondent who reports on market reactions and the impact of geopolitical comments on oil prices and US stocks.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 26min
Kharg Island: What role does it play in Iran’s economy?
Humayun Falak Shahi, crude oil analyst at Kpler, explains Kharg Island's role in Iran's export flows. Laurie Garver, former NASA deputy administrator, sets space policy context. Michelle Fleury, BBC business correspondent, covers market reactions to geopolitical threats. Dr Anahita Motazad-Rad, LSE senior fellow, outlines Kharg's strategic and economic significance. They discuss export vulnerabilities, market volatility, strategic retaliation and wider regional risks.
Mar 11, 2026 • 26min
Could a $20 billion dollar insurance scheme get more Hormuz ships moving?
Gloria Guevara, CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, on how airspace closures are wrecking regional travel and tourism. Michelle Fleury, BBC North America business correspondent, on a proposed $20bn insurance push to get tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and why insurers pulled back. They discuss market reactions, operational insurance limits, and the wider economic ripple effects.
