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  • [New] Investors fearing an extended Middle East conflict that invites inflation and, possibly, recession tend to trim their more volatile assets, including bitcoin and ethereum. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] The rise in energy prices will obviously push up inflation, but we do not expect it to exceed 3% on a sustained basis in Canada this year. BDC.ca
  • [New] Global bond yields jumped on Friday, weighing on stocks amid concern that a protracted war in Iran will keep energy prices high and fuel inflation. Barchart.com
  • [New] The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed toward 4.4%, reflecting a repricing of inflation risk and a more cautious outlook on monetary policy. Default
  • [New] Services inflation's stickiness, housing cost persistence, and potential supply chain disruptions from geopolitical events all threaten to keep inflation above the Fed's target for longer than anticipated. Libertify.com
  • [New] The surge in oil prices along with other products such as fertiliser as a result of the Iran war has fanned inflation fears and dampened expectations that the Federal Reserve and other central banks have room to lower interest rates. ST
  • [New] Slowing global growth, persistent inflation, tighter financial conditions and elevated geopolitical risk combine to create the potential for material downside in risk assets. Saward Dawson
  • [New] The OECD forecast that US inflation will surge to 4.2% in 2026. The Guardian
  • [New] Heightened geopolitical tensions have raised concerns about inflation while also reinforcing fears of slowing industrial activity globally, weighing on demand expectations. investing.com
  • [New] The surge in energy prices raises short-term inflation risks but deteriorates the medium-term growth outlook, potentially forcing the ECB to shift towards policy easing. investing.com
  • [New] Every day tankers, carriers, and freighters can not pass due to threats of Iranian drone, missile, mine, and autonomous-boat attacks, the global economy tilts closer to a serious recession and resurgent inflation. investing.com
  • [New] Powell explicitly emphasized that due to the ongoing Middle East conflict pushing Brent crude oil prices dangerously close to the 100 mark, the risk of an inflation rebound has sharply increased. MEXC
  • [New] The cumulative effect of the Trump administration's Iran War, tariffs, fiscal policy, and Federal Reserve attacks will be greater inflation. The National Interest
  • [New] A prolonged energy shock from the Iran war could fuel global inflation and dent growth. brecorder
  • [New] The Bank of England has warned it may need to raise interest rates again if inflation accelerates. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
  • [New] Rising oil prices following the Middle East conflict are expected to push inflation higher later in 2026, with forecasts suggesting it could reach 4.6%. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
  • [New] UK businesses are facing a renewed wave of economic pressure as inflation risks rise again, driven by surging energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
  • [New] If oil prices sustain near elevated levels, the CPI inflation rate could climb from the current 2.4% forecast to as high as 3.5% by year-end - a scenario that would significantly complicate the Federal Reserve's plans. ddstep.in
  • [New] Escalating Middle East tensions have pushed up oil prices, stoking inflation concerns that could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts, bolster the U.S. dollar and drain liquidity from Hong Kong's offshore markets. Emerging Market Skeptic
  • [New] The ECB held at 2.0%, raising its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.6% and citing Middle East energy risks. Marimont Capital
  • [New] The US Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada struck hawkish tones at their policy reviews on Wednesday, as the Iran war drives energy prices sharply higher and threatens a renewed wave of inflation. Economic Times
  • With Iran almost certain to exact a high price by keeping oil and gas prices elevated, there could be terminal knock-on effects for liberal democracies facing yet another inflation shock. The Guardian

Last updated: 31 March 2026



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