中东打的越凶，美联储反而可能提前降息？

Group 1 - The persistent rise in oil prices may lead the Federal Reserve to adopt a more dovish stance, as it could weaken demand and impact the resilient labor market [1] - Historically, sudden spikes in oil prices have only temporarily increased inflation, and the Fed typically overlooks this; however, the current economic slowdown makes the threat to growth and employment more significant than the temporary inflation boost [1] - The market may take weeks to gain clarity on oil price trends, with baseline predictions suggesting the Fed may initiate rate cuts in December [1] Group 2 - Analysts warn that prolonged conflicts and potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices to $130 per barrel, potentially driving U.S. inflation back to around 6% [2] - Rising gasoline prices, which have been a key factor in the recent cooling of inflation, could reverse trends, leading to a delay in the Fed's first rate cut until early 2026 [2] - Higher energy costs may trigger a chain reaction in supply chains, causing prices of other goods and services to rise, potentially resulting in a stagflation scenario [2]