March’s publication summarizes three articles that assess the potential implications of the recent rise in oil prices.

• “Oil Shock: A Mild Challenge to the Expansion,” by David Greenlaw, Morgan Stanley, March 4, 2011.
• “Oil Risks on Both Planets,” by Global Economics Weekly, Barclays Capital, March 4, 2011.
• “The Implications of the Oil Price Surge,” by Greg Jensen et al., Bridgewater Associates, March 2, 2011.