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Neil Shearing, group chief economist at Capital Economics, thinks markets could be near a tipping point if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and supply conditions don’t improve soon.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Well, Brent crude could end the year near around $80 a barrel, Capital Economics analyst Neil Shearing said Wednesday as he updated his forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“The ramifications over America’s gunboat diplomacy are likely to be more influential within Latin America,” Capital Economics’ Neil Shearing said in a commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Mr Shearing said firms would not invest until a stable government is in place in Venezuela, and the projects would not deliver for "many, many years".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Hyrst flung a sudden question at Shearing, and almost without thinking he followed it to surprise the answer in Shearing's mind.

From The Legion of Lazarus by Hamilton, Edmond