Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns that the renewed US-Iran conflict and potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz will hurt economic growth and increase inflation globally, as oil prices spike and markets react.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has issued a stark warning that the renewed escalation of the United States' conflict with Iran poses a significant threat to both domestic and global economic growth, while also fueling inflationary pressures.
His comments come as fears mount that the critical Strait of Hormuz could once again be closed to shipping, disrupting global oil flows. The situation deteriorated following statements from US President Donald Trump, who declared the ceasefire over and authorized a series of military strikes on Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.
These developments triggered a sharp reaction in global financial markets on Thursday, with equities falling and Brent crude oil prices surging from approximately $74 per barrel to $79. President Trump further escalated rhetoric on social media, warning Iran that continued actions would result in consequences that "it will get much worse!
". This volatile geopolitical environment has been identified by the International Monetary Fund as the single largest risk to the global economic outlook. The IMF cautions that a prolonged war could extend commodity price volatility, further threaten supply chains, raise prices, and weigh on financial conditions.
The fund's baseline forecast predicts global growth will slow to 3 percent this year before recovering to 3.4 percent in 2027, but this projection is contingent on the Strait of Hormuz reopening by mid-July and oil shipments returning to normal by March next year
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