IMF warns Iran war fuels inflation surge and global growth slowdown

The IMF has warned that escalating conflict involving Iran is contributing to higher global inflation and a slowdown in economic growth. The primary transmission channel is elevated energy prices due to supply disruption risks in the Persian Gulf, a key oil transit region, which increases input costs and dampens global manufacturing activity. This environment weighs on emerging market currencies, commodity-linked economies, and equities, while boosting safe-haven demand for gold and U.S. Treasuries. Markets most exposed include Brent crude futures, GCC equity indices, and currencies sensitive to oil spreads such as the Canadian dollar. Traders will watch the next OPEC+ meeting and U.S. CPI data for signals on whether supply constraints will prolong inflationary pressures.

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