Chris Wood (Jefferies) on US-Iran War are not going to dent India's structural growth story | The India Opportunity Show with Shrishti Sahu
One of the most influential global voices on why India's growth story is the AI-reverse trade
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Christopher Wood is the Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies and one of the most widely followed voices in global markets. With more than three decades of experience analyzing macro trends, capital flows, and emerging markets, he is best known for authoring the influential Greed & Fear newsletter, read by institutional investors, hedge funds, and family offices around the world.
Earlier in his career, Wood built his reputation at CLSA, where his sharp insights on Asia and global liquidity cycles made him one of the most respected strategists covering emerging markets. Today, his views on geopolitics, central banks, commodities, and technology—especially themes like gold, AI, and the future of global capital flows—are closely followed by investors seeking to understand the shifting balance between the U.S., China, and rising economies like India.
Chapters
00:00 Middle East Conflict Explained
03:58 India Outlook Next 10 Years
05:34 What Do You Make Conflict
07:14 Oil Shock Impact On India
25:41 US Economy Next 5 Years
49:55 Next Big Market Bubble
56:13 Best Asset Next 5 Years
56:46 India $10 Trillion Timeline
01:00:12 Greed Or Fear Rapid Fire
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why central banks are increasing gold reserves globally
• How geopolitical conflicts impact oil prices and markets
• Why the AI boom is creating a massive global CapEx race
• The difference between companies spending on AI vs those benefiting from it
• How semiconductor companies became key players in the AI cycle
• Why India remains structurally attractive for long-term investors
• How SIP flows are reshaping the Indian equity market
• The risks emerging from private equity and private credit in the U.S.
• Why AI could disrupt white-collar jobs in developed economies
• How global investors compare India, China, and other emerging markets
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