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ASX "sleepwalking" in response to events in the Middle East, says Matthew Haupt | The Business
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Matthew Haupt warns that the Australian share market is underestimating the geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East, suggesting a potential crisis ahead. He believes the energy sector's performance does not adequately reflect these risks, particularly in light of OPEC's production increase.
- Matthew Haupt expresses concern that the Australian share market is underestimating the seriousness of the events in the Middle East, suggesting that Australia is sleepwalking into a potential crisis. He warns that the muted reaction today does not account for the potential severity of the ongoing geopolitical situation
- Haupt believes the energy sectors performance is not reflecting the geopolitical risks adequately, noting that the markets pricing of oil risks seems appropriate given prior increases in oil premiums before the current conflict. He argues that OPECs decision to raise production is insufficient to counteract the current geopolitical risks affecting oil prices
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Matthew Haupt indicates that the Australian share market is not fully recognizing the geopolitical risks from the Middle East. He warns that this oversight could lead to a significant crisis.
- Matthew Haupt warns that the Australian share market is underestimating the seriousness of the events in the Middle East, suggesting that Australia is sleepwalking into a potential crisis