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Cheap Energy Helping to Avoid Recession? with Doomberg

May 3, 2024
Financial analyst Doomberg discusses how geopolitical tensions are inflating oil prices, the impact on energy markets, the US energy miracle, and the potential role of low energy prices in preventing a recession. The conversation also touches on the interconnected nature of energy markets, speculation on World War III, and the future of energy in the digital age.
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  • Having access to cheap hydrocarbons is boosting GDP and economic activity in the US despite the belief that a spike in oil prices leads to recession.
  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Europe present a dangerous global scenario, highlighting the disconnect in perceiving imminent risks.

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Impact of Abundance of Hydrocarbons on US Economy

The US is experiencing an abundance of cheap, clean-burning hydrocarbons, producing 20% of the world's oil and 30% of natural gas. Despite the belief that a spike in oil prices leads to recession, having access to cheap hydrocarbons is boosting GDP and economic activity in the US. Massive fiscal stimulus and interest payments are supporting this trend, with the world's largest supply of cheap hydrocarbons contributing to economic growth.

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