Middle East conflict, inflation and interest rates – Market Talk

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy Asia, shares his thoughts on the market impact of the Middle East conflict. Also on the agenda is possible rates divergence between the US and Europe, the shortcomings of economic data, and why GDP per capita may not tell the whole story of emerging markets.

This podcast was recorded on 24 June 2025.

All data is sourced from LSEG as at 24 June 2025 unless otherwise stated.