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Goldman Sachs: Iran Conflict Could Cost 10,000 Jobs Monthly

3/27/2026

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Goldman Sachs warns that the conflict with Iran and rising oil prices could cost the U.S. economy 10,000 jobs per month through the end of the year, with leisure, hospitality, and retail hit hardest.
Higher fuel costs reduce discretionary spending and raise concerns about inflation and slower growth.
The unemployment rate could reach 4.6% by Q3 2026 while energy-sector gains remain limited by efficiency.
The impact disproportionately affects younger Americans.

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Goldman Sachs warns that the conflict with Iran and rising oil prices could cost the U.S. economy 10,000 jobs per month through the end of the year, with leisure, hospitality, and retail hit hardest.
Higher fuel costs reduce discretionary spending and raise concerns about inflation and slower growth.
The unemployment rate could reach 4.6% by Q3 2026 while energy-sector gains remain limited by efficiency.
The impact disproportionately affects younger Americans.