Geopolitical tensions from the Iran war are raising alarms on Wall Street, with top economists warning that inflationary pressures could force the Federal Reserve into aggressive rate hikes.
Inflation Fears And ‘Economic Damage’
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The economic toll of the Iran war is extending far beyond rising commodity prices. According to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, surging interest rates—highlighted by the 10-year Treasury yield jumping to 4.6%—reflect a rapidly shifting landscape.
Zandi warns that the war is actively driving up inflation expectations. “Nothing spooks the Fed more than unmoored inflation expectations,” Zandi stated, noting this is how high inflation becomes entrenched.
