On March 9th, we sat down with Doug Porter and Randy Ollenberger to examine the market and economic implications of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the resulting energy shock. The conversation traces recent geopolitical developments, reactions across energy commodities and equities, and risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Doug Porter assesses inflation, growth, and central bank implications for Canada and the U.S., while Randy Ollenberger outlines scenarios keeping oil above $100 or pulling it back lower. Click here for transcript To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://research.bmo.com/public/disclosures