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How could conflict in the Middle East affect the global economy?

Podcast discussion about the transmission channels from the conflict between Israel and Hamas into the global economy.

Authors
Paul Diggle
Paul Diggle
Chief Economist
Luke Bartholomew
Luke Bartholomew
Deputy Chief Economist
Contributors
Lizzy Galbraith
Flame from a pipe in the desert

Duration: 26 Mins

Date: Nov 16, 2023

What might Israel's presence in Gaza look like long term? What do we think this might mean for geopolitical stability in the region?

abrdn Political Economist Lizzy Galbraith joins the latest Macro Bytes podcast to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict with Paul and Luke. Tune-in as they focus on possible geo-military scenarios and escalation paths, and what all of this means for energy markets and for the global economy.

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