- The US is publicly pressuring Iran regarding its nuclear program, seeking a deal that requires Iran to turn over enriched uranium.
- Policies related to the Iran war, announced on May 29th, have led to consequences including spiking petrol prices and increased shipping costs, impacting the US market.
- Market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, including attacks on Iran, has caused oil and gold prices to react, prompting the FED to consider its stance on inflation and interest rates.
- Energy costs are driving inflation, leading to FED hikes that are increasing borrowing costs in the private credit market.
High energy costs are complicating inflation targets and trimming US GDP growth, according to JPMorgan forecasts.
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Updated Sep 16
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High energy costs are complicating inflation targets and trimming US GDP growth, according to JPMorgan forecasts.
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Energy costs are driving inflation, leading to FED hikes that are increasing borrowing costs in the private credit market.Also in this story
- Fed hikes and rising oil prices, driven by US/Israel actions, pushed mortgage rates to 7.12%.
- The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate by 25 basis points on January 1, 2026.
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