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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to US-Iran war

BBC Business·September 18, 2026·1 min read
'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to US-Iran war

JP Morgan admitted it cannot forecast oil prices amid the US-Iran war, stating it 'simply doesn't know' the outcome. The bank assumed economic red lines, such as oil hitting $100 a barrel, that the US would avoid crossing. This uncertainty reflects the volatile geopolitical situation and its impact on global energy markets.

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