Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now?

Hold on — tech stocks are a safe haven now?

The International Energy Agency has launched the largest release of strategic oil reserves in its history, investors have sought shelter from the turmoil of the war in Iran in US tech stocks and US inflation held steady at 2.4 per cent in February. Plus, the war has threatened the Indian economy’s “Goldilocks” combination of strong growth and low inflation.


Mentioned in this podcast:

IEA releases record oil reserves to counter Iran war energy shock

Investors seek shelter from Iran war in US tech stocks

US inflation holds steady at 2.4% in February

Iran war threatens India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economy

The ‘number station’ sending mystery messages to Iran


Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts


Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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