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A Fitch report warns the West Asia conflict threatens emerging markets' finances via higher oil prices and supply disruptions.
A Fitch Ratings report released on March 9, 2026, warns that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is increasing credit risks for emerging markets, including India, due to potential disruptions in energy imports, rising global oil prices, and fiscal strain from subsidies.
Countries with large net fossil fuel imports relative to GDP—such as Egypt, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Ukraine—are especially vulnerable, particularly those with weak fiscal positions or large current account deficits.
Prolonged disruptions to Gulf supply routes, including a closure of the Strait of Hormuz or damage to oil infrastructure, could worsen inflation, weaken investor confidence, strengthen the U.S. dollar, and reduce access to international financing.
Supply chain issues for commodities like aluminum and fertilizers may also affect global food prices and inflation.
While oil-exporting nations may benefit, emerging markets face heightened financial and economic risks.
Un informe de Fitch advierte que el conflicto en Asia occidental amenaza las finanzas de los mercados emergentes a través del aumento de los precios del petróleo y las interrupciones del suministro.