Nearly every dimension of the Ukraine-Russia conflict has been shaped by energy markets.
Russia’s oil and gas exports have long been the foundation of its economy and geopolitical strength. Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine — like his annexation of Crimea in 2014 — coincided with high energy prices. While Western sanctions have dealt a major blow ... Show More
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Hasan Piker Has Joined the Party
“I’m pragmatic,” Hasan Piker says, when it comes to how Democrats wield power.Our last episode of the show featured a more centrist perspective on what Democrats should learn from their midterm triumph and what they should do when they take control of Congress next year. Today, w ... Show More
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Mar 2022
Energy, Food, and War in Eastern Europe
Volatility remains the dominant theme for financial markets, as prices for energy and food commodities continue to rise along with hostilities in Eastern Europe. Russia’s war on Ukraine has made central bankers’ fight against inflation that much more complex. And its broader rami ... Show More
37m 23s
Jun 2022
The Politics of an Oil Crisis With Helima Croft
<p>Millions of Americans are frustrated as U.S. gas prices now exceed $5 per gallon at the pump—and are only projected to rise. One of the key drivers behind the global inflationary spike is, of course, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Disruption in the flow of Russian oil and gas, ... Show More
45m 17s
Feb 2022
What Are Markets Telling Us About Russia s Invasion of Ukraine?
The crisis in Eastern Europe has escalated to new levels, as Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized the deployment of troops to rebel-held areas of Ukraine. Prices for energy commodities, including crude oil and natural gas, spiked on the news. And wheat, a key export from t ... Show More
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