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Bank of France Warns Middle East Conflict Could Spark Oil Shock

Bank of France warns Middle East tensions risk triggering a major oil market shock, with supply disruptions threatening prices above $90 per barrel.

Key takeaways

  • Why Middle East Geopolitical Tensions Could Spark an Unprecedented Oil Market Shock
  • Markets have grown complacent about Middle East risk — but that’s a mistake. The head of the Bank of France just warned that renewed conflict in the region could unlea...
  • The flashpoints aren’t subtle. Iran’s proxy activity is roiling the Red Sea, threatening chokepoints like the Bab el-Mandeb and Suez Canal, which together handle over ...
  • The Bank of France head’s blunt assessment cuts against mainstream market narratives. While most analysts have focused on fundamentals like US shale production and Chi...

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