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Iran War Risks Stagflation Amid Rising Energy Prices

3/27/2026

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The ongoing war in Iran could disrupt global value chains and raise the risk of stagflation.
Beata Javorcik of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says stagflation risks are not currently high, but could increase depending on the conflict’s duration.
Rising energy prices are expected to push inflation higher and may slow economic growth.
The conflict in the Middle East continues with no resolution, heightening these economic concerns.

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The ongoing war in Iran could disrupt global value chains and raise the risk of stagflation.
Beata Javorcik of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says stagflation risks are not currently high, but could increase depending on the conflict’s duration.
Rising energy prices are expected to push inflation higher and may slow economic growth.
The conflict in the Middle East continues with no resolution, heightening these economic concerns.