Summary
- Rising tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices up more than 7%%, while major raw material prices climbed to their highest levels in years.
- Possible disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and scenarios involving a US Navy blockade are increasing pressure across energy and industrial supply chains.
- Markets are watching whether a prolonged conflict could lead to slower global growth and sustained inflation pressure, with energy market trends seen as a key variable.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Concerns are mounting that the military conflict involving Iran could spread across the global economy, with the impact widening through energy markets and supply chains.
Walter Bloomberg reported on June 13 that oil prices jumped more than 7% as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Prices for major raw materials, including aluminum, also climbed to their highest levels in years.
Possible disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and scenarios involving a US Navy blockade have emerged as key sources of market anxiety. Pressure is building across energy and industrial supply chains.
The fallout is spreading globally. Fuel rationing has been reported in parts of Asia, along with flight reductions, faster inflation and slower growth.
Gulf economies are coming under pressure from a slowdown, while higher energy prices are raising costs for consumers worldwide. Emerging markets and European economies could also feel the impact.
Markets are focused on the risk that a prolonged conflict could slow global growth and keep inflationary pressure elevated. How long the war continues and the direction of energy markets remain the main variables.
JH Kim
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