Market and economic wrap: Spike in Brent Crude oil price causes global inflation jitters

In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments provides an update on recent developments in the Middle East and the resulting disruptions to key transport and energy routes. He explains how these developments aligned with sharp movements in Brent crude oil prices, shifts in global inflation expectations, and volatility across emerging market currencies and global equity markets. Trevor also highlights how investors can interpret these market reactions within the context of long-term investment planning.