Market and economic wrap: Markets find some relief as oil pulls back, but inflation and geopolitical risks remain

Markets have found some relief as oil prices retreat from recent highs, but investors continue to navigate a complex landscape of inflation pressures, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores the impact of ongoing US-Iran conflict, the sharp moves in oil markets and what these developments could mean for inflation, interest rates, and global growth.

He also discusses the latest performance across global equity markets, the outlook for major central bank meetings, and South Africa’s evolving economic picture following higher inflation data and the SARB’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged.