★Powell warns of ‘new inflation’ from the Iran conflict as gas prices jump 30%
Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross
"Rising geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East, directly threaten energy markets. If oil and gas prices surge, it fuels inflation across the economy, forcing central banks to keep interest rates high. This dual pressure on consumer costs and borrowing expenses could significantly dampen economic growth and corporate earnings, impacting everyone's investments."
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So, Powell's signaling that geopolitical tremors could hit us right in the wallet, beyond just the pump. Looks like another round of "energy shock" inflation might be brewing, which is just what the Fed needed right now.
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