Source intel on energy, metals, and raw materials markets – plus more
A turbulent week in markets as oil surged back above $100, inflation fears reignited, and markets whipsawed between escalation risk and uneasy calm.
We downgraded growth assets to underweight and increased our underweight defensive score. Although we initially expected improving global growth and strong earnings to support equities, the Iran co...
Following our previous editorials, “Cheaper, baby, cheaper” and “Jobs, baby, jobs,” the latest developments in the war in Iran have brought the urgent need for energy security in Europe and elsewhe...
John Studzinski, PIMCO Vice Chairman, speaks with Libby Cantrill, PIMCO’s head of public policy, to get the view from Washington on the big topics of the moment. Together they explore what might co...
Exploring Balance & Strength in Energy & Income Exposure
• The rebound in risk assets following tensions in the Middle East is more a case of technical repositioning, rather than an improvement in fundamentals. It illustrates a market reflex that has...
It may be an unintended consequence of geopolitical tensions, but energy supply disruption may end up accelerating Europe’s transition toward a more self-sufficient energy system, while sharpening...
We favour sticking to medium-term convictions – and capitalising on short-term dislocations – as the energy shock continues to play out.
As the Q1 earnings season approaches, we consider the extent to which US corporate earnings will be harmed by disruptions to the oil supply.
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