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title: "Global inflation surges as energy shock reshapes outlook"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286952830.md"
description: "Global inflation is surging due to an energy shock from the Iran war, which has disrupted 20% of global oil and LNG flows. U.S. wages increased by 3.6%, but prices rose by 3.8%, ending real income gains. This rising inflation has shifted central bank expectations from rate cuts to potential hikes, complicating global monetary policy."
datetime: "2026-05-19T18:15:18.000Z"
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# Global inflation surges as energy shock reshapes outlook

Energy shock impact: The Iran war has cut off 20% of global oil and LNG flows, driving the largest energy supply shock in history. Household squeeze: U.S. wages grew 3.6% while prices climbed 3.8%, ending a three-year streak of real income gains. Central bank dilemma: Rising inflation has shifted expectations from rate cuts to possible hikes, complicating monetary policy worldwide.

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