In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, Wilfred Frost sits down with Peter Boockvar, CIO of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and editor of The Boock Report, to dissect what the Iran War means for markets - highlighting the stocks and commodities poised to benefit, and the rallies investors should be cautious of. Peter shares his view thesis on why inflation was proving far more persistent than markets and central banks were willing to admit even before the war, and explains why this Iran War energy shock and renewed supply disruptions threaten to push PPI and CPI higher and global growth lower, with shortages in everything from jet fuel to fertilizers which threaten to trigger COVID-style hits to GDP in multiple regions. He then lays out where he sees the most compelling opportunities and risks across asset classes. He sees gold as a “source of funds” in the short term, but still very attractive longer term; oil he doesn’t see settling back down to $65 regardless of when the war ends, and sees $80-85 long term which means oil companies should be bought on any pullback; and he sees agriculture as the commodity bull market for next year. He makes the case for international equities - especially in the UK - which he views as chronically undervalued, while expressing caution of all developed markets long-duration bonds, while loving some EM debt, like that of Brazil. Whether you are worried about the next inflation spike or looking for ways to position a portfolio for a world of higher prices, tighter supply and shifting market leadership, this conversation offers a clear, actionable framework for the months and years ahead. If you would like to subscribe to The Boock Report, please visit peterboockvar.substack.com You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media. This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.

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