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The War of Unintended Consequences: Oil, Inflation, and Interest Rates
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- Many Happy Returns
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- Mar 18, 2026
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- 2720
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Summary
You've seen the oil price soar. But crude is just the start—the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through natural gas, fertiliser, helium and a host of other commodities we take for granted. What does it all mean for inflation, interest rates, and how you might want to position your portfolio? And in the Dumb Question of the Week: Does the futures curve predict where prices are going in the future? --- Thank you to Lightyear for sponsoring this episode. I opened my 2025/2026 ISA with Lightyear. If you want to try them out as well, use PENSIONCRAFT to get between £10 and £100 in a fractional share or ETF in your General Investment Account. See full T&Cs at lightyear.com/pensioncraft . Capital at risk. ISA terms apply. Promotional terms apply. --- Get in touch 📧 [email protected] 🎧 many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft 🌐 Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube --- Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2026 Many Happy Returns