Man Group warned that rising oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict could spark a recession, while brokers at Tradition Dubai say markets are currently operating on a stagflation scenario. The comments were made in public market coverage on Bloomberg and reflect investor concern over energy-driven economic risks. Kristina Hooper of Man Group said the largest economic worry from the current conflict may be its impact on the U.S. consumer. Tradition Dubai added that markets appear to be pricing a combination of slower growth and higher inflation — a stagflation outcome — as geopolitical tensions pressure energy markets. Financial participants will be watching oil markets, consumer spending in the U.S., and developments in the region for signs of broader economic strain. #ManGroup #oil #stagflation #FiatNews