Nouriel Roubini: the world faces its worst ever energy disruption but seems reluctant to fully price it in
While West Asian geopolitical tensions persist, the economic impact of recent oil shocks has been relatively modest compared to the 1970s. This is due to several factors: OPEC's reluctance to weaponize oil, increased energy efficiency, diversified energy sources, strategic petroleum reserves, and improved macro policy responses. The current AI investment boom also provides a positive aggregate supply shock, offsetting negative oil shock effects. However, the author cautions that markets may not fully price in tail risks if hostilities escalate, potentially leading to a stagflationary outcome despite current resilience.
LiveMint · Nouriel Roubini · Jul 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM