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US-Iran Conflict Risks Could Trigger Stagflation Shock in India

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 10
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A unit of Fitch Solutions modeled that if a weak monsoon coincides with an escalation in the US-Iran conflict, India could face a stagflationary shock. The firm modeled potential inflation shocks of 5 percentage points and 8 percentage points, each lasting four quarters.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The geopolitical risk could force the Reserve Bank of India to tighten monetary policy. Under the most severe scenario, real GDP growth could decline by up to 1.84 percentage points by 2028. Rate hikes could also raise unemployment by as much as 0.80 percentage point by 2028.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • IndiaThe economy subject to potential stagflationary shocks and growth decline.
  • Reserve Bank of IndiaThe central bank expected to tighten policy in response to inflation shocks.
  • Middle EastThe geopolitical region whose conflict risks are driving the inflation shock.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Reserve Bank of IndiaSpeculative

    The Reserve Bank of India could increase borrowing costs for businesses and consumers by tightening policy.

  • Indian RupeeSpeculative

    The Indian Rupee may face pressure on its market price due to inflation shocks and policy tightening.

  • Middle EastSpeculative

    The Middle East's conflict risks could increase energy price volatility, affecting production costs.

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