
Fed Faces Double Blow: Inflation Was Rising Before Iran Conflict Sent Energy Prices Soaring
Central bank confronts worst-case scenario as pre-existing price pressures collide with war-driven oil shock.
By Nadia Chen
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Senior Markets Correspondent
Nadia Chen covers financial markets, central banking, and global capital flows. A former commodities trader, she reads earnings calls so you don't have to.

Central bank confronts worst-case scenario as pre-existing price pressures collide with war-driven oil shock.