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The Iran war exacerbates supply-side inflation (energy and shipping) while slowing global growth—a classic stagflation scenario that historically crushes speculative assets. Central banks face a dilemma: rate cuts to support growth would fuel inflation, while rate hikes deepen recession fears, both negative for crypto liquidity and sentiment.

OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann stated that the Iran war is putting downward pressure on global growth and upward pressure on inflation.

OECD Chief Blames Iran War for Stagflation, Deepening Crypto's Bearish Mood