Gareth Nicholson discusses the impact of the Iran war and supply shocks on stagflation, favoring gold, real assets, and quality equities. He sees value in Asian AI plays and private credit, but warns of a market shift towards higher inflation and lower growth.
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Fab Asset Management
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Gareth Nicholson 8.5
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Gareth Nicholson 8.5
6/4/2026 10:58:13 AM
dxy
The discussion of a mixed Fed and a stagflationary environment suggests uncertainty for the dollar. The BOJ considering a hike could strengthen the yen, putting pressure on the dollar, but the overall picture is unclear.
metals
If we're going to have to take a view for the next three, six months buy something turn off my screens, go to the pool. It would be really gold.
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Nicholson is positive on AI momentum but sees a pullback in the US. He prefers the secondary layer of AI and sees value in Asia. This implies a cautious, selective view on the Nasdaq, with a medium-term positive bias but short-term caution.
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Nicholson discusses a supply shock from the Strait of Hormuz, but also notes a ceasefire deal is halting Brent's rally. The overall stagflationary view suggests lower growth, which could weigh on demand, but supply constraints are a wildcard. The immediate reaction to the ceasefire is a price drop.
Alain Bejjani discusses the UAE's unexpected resilience during the Iran conflict, with recovery in real estate and retail. He is optimistic on real estate due to local demand, but sees tourism recovering only by Q1 2027. AI disruption will create disposable time, benefiting retail and tourism.
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Majid Al Futtaim
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Alain Bejjani 7.5
Consumer Discretionary
Alain Bejjani 7.5
6/4/2026 10:58:13 AM
wti
Bejjani discusses the conflict's impact on the region but does not give a direct oil price view. His focus on resilience and recovery suggests a view that the worst may be over, but uncertainty remains, implying a sideways move for oil.
Ahmed Said Al Marhoubi discusses OMIFCO's landmark IPO on the Muscat Stock Exchange, citing strong operational results and transparency. The company is not directly impacted by the Strait of Hormuz disruptions. 61% of sales go to India, with the rest to the US, Brazil, and Australia.
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OMIFCO
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Ahmed Said Al Marhoubi 6.0
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Ahmed Said Al Marhoubi 6.0
6/4/2026 10:58:13 AM
wti
Al Marhoubi states the company is not impacted by the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, suggesting the market is functioning. This implies no strong directional view on oil from this interview.