The economic fallout from the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran today will depend on how long the conflict lasts, the scale of Iranian retaliation and the spillovers to the oil market. A limited set of strikes could plausibly send oil towards $80pb, while a longer conflict that causes disruptions to supply could send prices much higher – with a material effect on global inflation.
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