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SocGen's commodity research team is shifting its baseline scenario from de-escalation to a more bearish case, expecting a "paradigm shift" in energy markets with Brent moving from ~$100 to $150/barrel in April. The prolonged conflict is hitting "longer scenarios," and the market has not priced in this new, sustained high-price paradigm. A major repricing of oil is imminent if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with severe global economic consequences. A swift diplomatic resolution and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The speaker explicitly names the Philippines, Thailand, and India as economies vulnerable to high oil prices and shortages, citing severe stress due to their status as huge oil importers, particularly from the Strait of Hormuz. Many countries have less than 30 days of oil reserves left. Sustained high prices and supply disruptions will directly impact these import-dependent economies. These countries are in "severe stress" and are areas of concern, implying unattractive risk profiles for investment. A rapid de-escalation and normalization of oil flows and prices.