Middle East Conflict: Its Impact On Markets And Oil

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In this video, Samantha LaDuc, head of LaDucTrading, discusses the unprecedented volatility in the bond market, attributing it to sticky inflation impacted by the fiscal stimulus and monetary easing during the COVID lockdown. This backdrop led to an increase in oil as an inflation hedge, especially during the 2020 period. LeDuc also addresses the current energy environment, highlighting that while supply disruptions due to Middle Eastern conflicts can cause short-term price spikes in oil, the real concern is demand destruction. She believes oil demand is the true casualty of war and mentions mechanisms like the "intervention collar" to keep oil prices in check.

Video Length: 00:11:22