OECD and Goldman Sachs Warn Iran Conflict Will Lift Inflation, Slow Growth
OECD and Goldman Sachs say Iran war and higher oil prices will raise inflation, slow growth and could force central bank action.
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New York PostUS inflation will soar to 4.2% if Iran war drags on, says OECD
Overview
The OECD forecast U.S. all‑items inflation at 4.2% for 2026, citing the war in Iran and rising energy prices.
Goldman Sachs projected Brent crude would average $105 a barrel in March and $115 in April if Strait of Hormuz shipments remain very low for six weeks.
Goldman Sachs raised its 12‑month U.S. recession probability by 5 percentage points to 30% and trimmed its GDP growth forecasts for 2026.
The OECD revised U.K. inflation up 1.5 percentage points to 4% this year and said the U.K. is more exposed to the global energy price shock.
The OECD warned that prolonged higher energy prices would add markedly to business costs and consumer price inflation and said central banks may need policy adjustments if price pressures broaden.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame coverage around economic risk, amplifying OECD warnings and policy prescriptions while using mildly loaded verbs ("war in Iran rages on") and assertive attributions ("US and Israel's war against Iran"). They prioritize OECD authority and energy-price details, but rarely include alternative expert views or central-bank/government responses, narrowing interpretive context.
FAQ
The OECD forecasts U.S. all-items inflation at 4.2% for 2026 and revised U.K. inflation up 1.5 percentage points to 4% this year, citing the war in Iran and rising energy prices.
