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Markets ‘completely wrong' on Iran war, oil could hit $200 a barrel: Economist

By CNBC International TV April 07, 2026 Bearish
Markets ‘completely wrong' on Iran war, oil could hit $200 a barrel: Economist
John Sfakianakis from Gulf Research Center says the markets are “completely wrong” in pricing out the Iran war, as military buildup and failed negotiations point towards further escalation. He also says the oil markets are currently in a "new paradigm" where the risk premium associated with the Strait of Hormuz has to be taken into account.
John Sfakianakis from Gulf Research Center says the markets are “completely wrong” in pricing out the Iran war, as military buildup and failed negotiations point towards further escalation. He also says the oil markets are currently in a "new paradigm" where the risk premium associated with the Strait of Hormuz has to be taken into account.