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Analysts Warn of Stagflation Amid Rising Oil Prices

3/18/2026

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  • Analysts warn of potential stagflation in the United States due to persistent inflation and a slowing job market, aided by rising oil prices from the Iran conflict.
  • Eugenio Aleman argues the risk of severe stagflation is low.
  • Recent data show inflation above the Federal Reserve target and job losses.
  • Analysts say investors should remain calm, as inflation may peak and then decline later this year depending on the conflict’s duration.