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Iran war reawakens global inflation fears

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Escalating conflict in Iran has triggered a surge in global oil prices, reigniting inflation concerns as crude futures jumped 12% in March 2026 amid supply disruption fears. Central banks, including the Fed and ECB, face pressure to delay rate cuts as commodity-driven inflation risks resurface, complicating post-pandemic economic recovery efforts. Global markets reacted sharply, with equities falling 5-8% as investors fled to safe-haven assets like gold and Treasury bonds, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten 20% of global oil shipments, exacerbating energy cost volatility and squeezing corporate profit margins worldwide. Analysts warn prolonged conflict could push inflation above 4% in major economies, reversing 2025’s disinflation trend and testing monetary policy resilience.
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