Geopolitical Shocks and Valuation Whiplash: What the Israel–Iran Oil Spike Reveals

  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    5 minutes
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Course overview
A sudden escalation in Middle East tensions triggered a wave of market volatility and a sharp repricing of risk. This essay unpacks how geopolitical shocks raise discount rates, compress valuation multiples, and demand rapid scenario revisions from investment analysts. We explore how real-time modeling must evolve to capture uncertainty, sector divergences, and narrative-driven volatility. A practical, forward-looking guide to valuation under pressure.

What's included?

  • 1  video
  • When the world shifts, so should your valuation model.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who should watch this playlist? 

Designed for investment analysts, strategists, and portfolio managers, this essay explores how sudden geopolitical events alter market dynamics, spike risk premiums, and reshape valuation assumptions. A practical read for those modeling energy, transport, EMs, and global macro exposure.

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Geoff Robinson
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Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 8x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 9x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. He brings this passion to TheInvestmentAnalyst.com. 
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