Economy

Metrobank sees the Fed on watch-and-wait mode, as oil-price increases may fan inflation.

Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed only adds pressure to oil prices globally.

Continued attacks on Gulf oil shipments have kept markets on edge

While oil prices have slipped, geopolitical tensions are unlikely to ease anytime soon

It was a ‘crude’ awakening triggered by US-Iran tensions.

The resolution of the Middle East conflict remains iffy. Risk levels remain high

Just before the Middle East ruckus, inflation forecasts were largely on track

A protracted geopolitical clash in the Middle East will likely quicken inflation and lead to policy rate hikes

US-Iran tensions may likely hit inflation targets, economic growth, policy rates