Oil at the Heart of Geopolitical Conflict: How Do Markets React?

Webinar Overview

This webinar explores the relationship between geopolitical tensions and global oil markets, and how political and military developments can influence energy supply, market expectations, and price dynamics.

The session will examine the central role oil plays in the global economy and how geopolitical shocks transmit into energy markets through supply risks, disruptions to key shipping routes, and rising geopolitical risk premiums.

Participants will also gain insight into the strategic importance of key energy chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, and how potential disruptions to oil flows can impact global inflation, economic growth, and financial market stability.

The discussion will provide an analytical perspective on oil price movements during periods of geopolitical tension, within an educational framework focused on understanding market mechanisms and enhancing financial awareness.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the relationship between geopolitics and oil prices
• Identify the key factors influencing global energy markets
• Recognize the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz
• Analyze how supply disruptions can affect inflation and economic activity
• Interpret oil market behavior during periods of elevated volatility