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Part of Trump announced Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, leading to ongoing negotiations and the end of the US Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

How could the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz affect the Federal Reserve's policy decisions?

Likely What happens if… A possibility worth considering, not a forecast.

Geopolitical conflict may keep inflation high, pressuring the Federal Reserve. The refusal of Iran to permit freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating military threats, drives up global energy costs. Reports indicate that oil prices climbed after Iran stated it would not relinquish control of the strait, pushing prices above $US100 a barrel. These elevated energy costs threaten to keep inflation above the central bank’s target. Consequently, the Federal Reserve faces persistent pressure to maintain a higher rate-raising cycle, as swap markets are already pricing in at least three Fed rate hikes by April next year.

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  • Oil prices climbed after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations that Iran would not permit freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.econotimes.com
  • The oil price, which was below $US100 a barrel on Tuesday, is now trading around $US103 a barrel.brisbanetimes.com.au
  • Elevated energy costs threaten to keep inflation above the central bank’s target.econotimes.com
  • Swap markets are now pricing in at least three Fed rate hikes by April next year.econotimes.com

Why it matters

The stability of the Strait of Hormuz is critical because it is a major trade route for oil, natural gas, and fertilizer. Any disruption here immediately impacts global supply chains and drives up the cost of essential goods, which is a primary concern for the Federal Reserve in managing inflation. The sustained pressure from high energy costs could force the Fed to maintain a higher-rate environment for longer, impacting global economic growth and financial markets.

This geopolitical turmoil is occurring against a backdrop of high financial risk in the US bond market. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bonds jumped to as much as 5.13 per cent, its highest level since 2007, driven partly by the war in the Middle East and high transport fuel costs. This environment of heightened financial and geopolitical risk makes the Fed's task of stabilizing the economy significantly more complex.

What we don't know yet

  • Will diplomatic efforts succeed in restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz?
  • How will the global economy respond if the conflict escalates beyond the current military threats?

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The conflict escalates with further military attacks on shipping in HormuzThe disruption to oil supply would become more severe, leading to a stronger negative impact on inflation and increasing the likelihood of aggressive Fed rate hikes.
Diplomatic discussions successfully lead to a negotiated reopening of the Strait of HormuzEnergy costs would stabilize, easing inflationary pressure and potentially allowing the Federal Reserve to moderate its rate-raising cycle.

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