In this episode, we sit down with Jan Stuart to unpack the escalating geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and why it could trigger a far broader global repricing across markets. Jan explains why the current disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is far more complex than an oil shock. While markets have largely treated the conflict as a one-variable story tied to crude prices, he argues the real risks lie deeper in global supply chains. We explore how disruptions could ripple through LNG markets, fertilizer supply, aluminum production, chemicals, and even semiconductor manufacturing, potentially creating waves of inflation across the global economy. Jan also outlines why reopening the strait may prove extremely difficult—and why the geopolitical incentives facing leaders like Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Iran’s leadership could make a quick resolution unlikely.For full disclosure information visit: http://www.pipersandler.com/researchdisclosures

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