This note assesses the macro and commodity‑market implications of three potential scenarios for the Iran war. In the most benign – a severe but short‑lived conflict – the effects on GDP, inflation and monetary policy are limited. In the most severe case, a prolonged conflict with major damage to regional energy infrastructure pushes the global economy into stagflation, putting renewed interest rate hikes on the table.
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