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Economic and market implications for oil prices

2 March 2026

Paul Kalogirou, Head of Client Portfolio Management, Asia & Global Multi-Asset Solutions

Recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran have renewed focus on oil prices and their potential economic and market effects. Paul Kalogirou, Head of Client Portfolio Management, Asia & Global Multi-Asset Solutions, shares latest views on it.
 

Summary:

  • Short-term market swings may increase, especially when geopolitical tensions affect oil prices, but these episodes have historically tended to be temporary rather than long‑lasting.
  • Higher oil prices may add to inflation uncertainty, which may influence interest rates and market sentiment, even if the broader economic impact remains limited.
  • Different parts of the market may react differently, with some sectors or styles moving more than others, which can make headlines feel more dramatic than the underlying long‑term impact.
  • Stay focused on long‑term goals. For long‑term investing, reacting to short‑term market volatility may do more harm than good.

 

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