Balancing war inflation and economic stability
A senior US Federal Reserve official has warned that the Iran war's impact on fuel costs could push inflation beyond the central bank's control, potentially leading to an interest rate hike. The US government will release its March inflation report on Friday, which will offer the first clear read on the impact of surging energy costs since the conflict began.
A US Federal Reserve official has raised the prospect of an interest rate hike due to the Iran war's impact on fuel costs. Inflation is expected to jump to 3.1% in March, up from 2.4% in February. The Fed is legally required to pursue both low inflation and maximum employment. Higher fuel costs could prompt consumers to cut back on spending, slowing growth and pushing up unemployment. The US government will release its March inflation report on Friday. Gas prices have climbed sharply since the war broke out, averaging $4.12 per gallon nationally.
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