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Podcast: The Penta Podcast Channel
Episode: Macrocast: Geopolitics driving economic uncertainty
Description: In this week's Macrocast, Ylan, John, and Brendan unpack the global instability and domestic politics contributing to macroeconomic uncertainty. The group begins with a discussion of the oil markets, impacted most recently by U.S. strikes against Houthi rebels and geopolitics more broadly. Other factors, such as weak demand and rising U.S. reserves have put downward pressure on crude oil prices and contributed to price swings. Ylan, Brendan, and John continue their conversation about international affairs by unraveling the potential 'geopolitical recession' that could impact both giants like Tesla and your local gas station. The episode then dives...