🚨 Things are becoming more dangerous for the economy.

Oil prices are rising rapidly amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.

Within a few days, oil prices surged sharply, and this is significant because expensive energy typically means rising inflation and slowing growth at the same time.

The problem is simple but frightening: if oil continues to rise, inflation could spike again while GDP growth slows, creating a typical stagflation pressure.

The Federal Reserve would then be stuck in a tough position.

Tightening policy → Inflation may cool, but growth is harmed.

Easing policy → Growth may improve, but prices could rise again.

The real hope here is to reduce geopolitical tensions, which could help oil supplies move more freely and restore some stability to the market.