Iran conflict unlikely to hurt U.S. economy or boost inflation — but the Fed won't be quick to cut rates

Iran conflict unlikely to hurt U.S. economy or boost inflation — but the Fed won't be quick to cut rates - MarketWatch## Economic Outlook# Iran conflict unlikely to hurt U.S. economy or boost inflation — but the Fed won't be quick to cut rates## Fresh uncertainty has been spawned by fighting in the Middle EastPublished: March 2, 2026 at 4:40 p.m. ETShareResize---Listen(5 min)The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for the world's crude-oil supplies. Photo: MarketWatchThe U.S. attack on Iran won't boos ...