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Wednesday 22 April - Oil Prices Surge as Hormuz Tensions Rise | Varadkar Apologises After Rural Backlash
Season 19
Episode 31
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
Description
Oil markets are on edge as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify, raising fears of a further supply shock that could ripple through the global economy.
With a fragile ceasefire in place and Iran signalling its leverage over key shipping routes, how exposed are markets - and how might Washington respond?
At home, Leo Varadkar has apologised after remarks about rural Ireland triggered a political backlash.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Anthony Scaramucci, Financier and former White House Communications Director
Michael Murphy TD, Fine Gael
Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Independent Ireland
Daniel Murray, Policy Editor, Business Post
Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Journalist
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