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Australian Treasurer Warns US-Iran Conflict Is Economic Disaster

Original: 🟠 UPDATE Australian Treasurer Labels US-Iran Conflict Economic Disaster Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of subst

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the escalating US-Iran conflict is an economic disaster, warning of substantial economic pressures as Middle East-driven inflation forces impending budget cuts. He stressed the government is not planning for a recession, but the remarks underline fears that oil prices and global instability will hit households and the federal budget.

Why now: Energy prices and inflation fears are rising as the US-Iran conflict escalates, putting pressure on government budgets worldwide.

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• 🟠 UPDATE Australian Treasurer Labels US-Iran Conflict Economic Disaster Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of substantial economic pressures and impending budget cuts due to inflation driven by the Middle East conflict, but explicitly states he is not planning for a… · GeoWire · 5

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