- 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.
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate by 25 basis points on January 1, 2026.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate by 25 basis points on January 1, 2026.
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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
- High energy costs are complicating inflation targets and trimming US GDP growth, according to JPMorgan forecasts.
- Energy price surge strengthens US Dollar as markets await pivotal Fed decisions regarding inflation expectations.
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