Following Israel’s military operation on Iranian nuclear sites, J.P. Morgan warns oil prices could surge to $120 a barrel if Middle East tensions escalate. Brent crude futures already jumped nearly 9%, and the bank estimates a 7% chance of a worst-case scenario involving Iranian oil supply disruptions. The situation complicates monetary policy amid stalled nuclear talks.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets