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  1. Leaders from India and Korea agreed to deepen trade and commerce ties, while PM Modi voiced concern over West Asia conflict.

US-Iran War Escalation Drives Global Oil Prices and Inflation Concerns

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What happened

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Following the escalation of the US-Iran war, oil costs have doubled in some regions since the conflict began, according to reports. High inflation has been noted nationally, and experts link the war in Iran and subsequent oil price increases to rising mortgage rates in certain areas of the U.S.

From theguardian.com, kbia.org

Why it matters

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The surge in oil prices is driving up costs for essential heating fuels and contributing to broader economic stresses. This has led to existing homeowners pulling properties off the market, which in turn drives up housing prices due to reduced inventory.

Leaders from India and Korea recently agreed to deepen trade and commerce ties, while PM Modi voiced concern over the conflict in West Asia.

From kbia.org

Who's involved

  • Middle EastGeopolitical region where the war is taking place, causing commodity market volatility.
  • HormuzCity in Iran whose Strait is linked to oil price risk.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • KoreaSpeculative

    High oil prices could drive core inflation and raise the cost of living in Korea.

  • MSCISpeculative

    High inflation and economic uncertainty in Korea may negatively impact market activity.

  • Goldman SachsSpeculative

    Rising inflation and economic uncertainty in Korea could change the market risk profile.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. Oil costs doubled following the US-Iran war escalation.1 source
  2. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting global oil prices.1 source

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