Hank Paulson on Iran War, Inflation, and Market Risk

The war in Iran is putting pressure on global energy markets, but its broader economic impact could be even farther-reaching. Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson says the conflict is likely to push inflation higher, keep interest rates elevated, and strain industries from airlines to agriculture. At the same time, Paulson highlights rising sovereign debt and a fragile US-China relationship as key vulnerabilities, arguing that while the US economy remains resilient, the longer-term risks ar...