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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Karl Matchett

JP Morgan Chase head warns of unexpected global interest rate shocks as a result of Iran war

The head of the world’s biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase, has warned the world will face “significant” interest rate shocks as a consequence of Donald Trump’s war on Iran.

Jamie Dimon said spiralling oil and gas prices, which have skyrocketed following Iran’s blockade of the key shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz, and its attacks on regional energy infrastructure, would lead to “stickier” inflation that could push up interest rates.

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