Displaying 4 items of Expat Money Matters with the tag "geopolitics".
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Weekly Market Update 08/04/2026
April 7th, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 9 secs
commodity update, energy crisis, expat finance, financial markets 2026, gbp usd, geopolitics, interest rates, investment strategy, macroeconomics, market analysis, pension investment, retirement planning, uk gilts, us tax abroad, wealth management
A deep dive into the "geopolitical stagflation scare" of early April 2026. We explore how the Iran conflict and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are driving oil toward $100, sent gilt yields to 2008 highs, and forced a dramatic U-turn in central bank policy for UK and US expats.
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Weekly Market Update 25/03/2026
March 25th, 2026 | Season 1 | 4 mins 43 secs
commodities, energyprices, financialnews, geopolitics, globaleconomy, inflation2026, iran, marketupdate, midtermelections, nato, oilandgas, refiningcapacity, stockmarket, trump
Tensions in the Middle East saw a sudden reprieve as President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran following "productive" talks. While global markets and bonds reacted with an immediate relief rally, deep-seated issues remain—including a 40% surge in US petrol prices, domestic political friction ahead of the November mid-terms, and significant disruptions to natural gas and refined oil supplies that threaten broader inflation.
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Weekly Market Update 18/03/2026
March 18th, 2026 | Season 1 | 5 mins 17 secs
2026 markets, central banks, donald trump, energy crisis, financial news, geopolitics, global economy, investing, iran conflict, macro economics, market volatility, middle east war, oil prices, stock market
As the conflict with Iran enters its third week, financial markets are showing surprising resilience despite escalating headlines. This episode breaks down why US markets are outperforming global peers, the "tail risks" threatening energy infrastructure on Kharg Island, and why central banks are now caught between a rock and a hard place regarding interest rate cuts.
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Weekly Market Update 04/03/2026
March 4th, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 31 secs
chase buchanan, commodities, geopolitics, gold, investing, market update, market volatility, middle east, natural gas, oil, portfolio management, s&p 500, wealth management
In this week's update, we address the escalating crisis in the Middle East and its immediate impact on global financial markets. We discuss the significant surges in oil, gold, and natural gas, the resilience of global equities, and why maintaining a disciplined, long-term investment strategy is crucial during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.