How the oil shock might spread
Measures undertaken by vulnerable economies may be only the start of things to come
Measures undertaken by vulnerable economies may be only the start of things to come

Governments and central banks are out of policy ammunition to contain the economic fallout

Investors are picking winners and losers based on economies’ exposure to inflationary surge

Traders warn of further jump in prices and ‘huge pain’ as economies cut consumption

As central bankers tread the line between controlling inflation and avoiding economic stagnation, investors face tough decisions

If supply disruptions persist, holders of stockpiled reserves can’t be relied on to fully cushion the impact

Energy shock intensifies fears that global economy faces prolonged period of higher inflation