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Every Oil Shock Is Followed by a Recession. But Not for the Reason You Think
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- Mar 20, 2026
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Summary
A landmark study by Ben Bernanke found that it wasn’t oil shocks that caused recessions. It was the interest rate hikes that followed. The central bank’s reaction did more damage than the oil shock itself. Neil and Jon explain the Bernanke research, apply it to the UK economy, and discuss what it means for anyone with a mortgage, savings, a pension, or investments in the UK.