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This week · 38 of the 74 voices we track · 45 mentions

Oct 8 → Oct 15, 05:30 ET · Last update Oct 10, 23:47 ET (for the window to Oct 10, 05:30)

Earlier: September 2026 · August 2026 · July 2026

Sceptical

Discussion centred on the Middle East conflict’s disruption of oil, refined products, shipping and energy-dependent economies. Several speakers said flows were recovering through rerouting and protected operations, but others argued headline surges were temporary and that supply, tanker availability and inventories remained structurally tight. 293318 The conflict was also linked to safe-haven demand, higher oil prices, inflation and potential pressure on monetary policy and markets. 8121942

From the window to Oct 10, 05:30 ET — this window's take is still to be written.

Where the voices land

All voices 2 voices

1 worsening1 improving

Sharply worsening

  • AMAlasdair MacleodSharply worsening Expects nothing to come out of the Middle East for a considerable time as shipping is effectively shut. “Nothing is gonna come out of the Middle East for some considerable time.” ▶ 2:50 Alasdair Macleod: Gold Could Explode as Fiat Cur… · 14 Oct

Sharply improving

  • JWJoseph WangSharply improving Expects no more Middle Eastern hot war and a diplomatic deal worked out before the midterms, which would be good for the global economy and yields. “I don't think we're going to have any more Middle Eastern hot war conflict, like go back to bombing” ▶ 10:03 Markets Weekly October 10, 2026 · 10 Oct

1 worsening1 improving

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Risk 2 voices← rising · easing →

2 rising

Very high risk

  • PBPeter BerezinVery high risk Sees the Middle East situation as a very unstable equilibrium with the risk still there, expecting the conflict to simmer for at least the next few months. ▶ 4:06 No Relief Until 2027—Then Stocks Face Reset | Pe… · 13 Oct
  • FCFiona CincottaVery high risk Sees Middle East tensions ramping up rather than easing, with ongoing threats to shipping through the Gulf. “this all points to sort of more of a ramping up of tensions in the Middle East rather than any sense of an easing situation” ▶ 1:27 Why Russian Diesel Can't Fix Oil While Hormuz St… · 12 Oct

Mentions

45 this week
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