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Central banks face interest rate dilemma as Middle East conflict threatens inflation

The Guardian · first seen 16.08.2026

The Federal Reserve, ECB, and Bank of England face mounting pressure over how to handle persistent inflation risks driven by potential oil price hikes from the Middle East war amid slowing economic growth.

  • Middle East war fears are threatening to raise oil prices and reignite inflation.
  • Central banks in the US, UK, and Eurozone are hesitant to adjust interest rates amidst slowing growth.
Part of the storyline: Will the Fed raise rates again?

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