Quick Takeaways | |
⛽ | Supply shocks happen when something like oil becomes hard to get, causing a ripple effect across the entire economy. A prime trigger today is the conflict between the USA and Iran. |
⚖️ | The balance between how much we want (Demand) and how much is available (Supply) determines the price you see on the tag. War severely disrupts the Supply side. |
💸 | When prices rise everywhere at once, we call it inflation, which means your dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to. Geopolitical events are powerful drivers of this trend. |
