Navigating volatility amid the Middle East conflict

More than two weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the conflict shows little sign of letting up. Energy supply chains have been disrupted, impacting key Middle Eastern economies and causing oil prices to spike. In this insightful interview, Mike Coop, Morningstar’s Chief Investment Officer for Europe and the Middle East, discusses: • The likelihood of this being a prolonged conflict • The reaction from bond and stock markets • The spike in oil price, how it compares to historical highs, and its potential future price • Where inflation is heading, whether there is a stagflation...