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flag Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns U.S. stagflation risk is rising due to Middle East war, tariffs, and oil price spikes.

flag Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz warned on March 16, 2026, that the U.S. faces a "quite high" risk of stagflation due to the Middle East war, which has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and driven global oil prices up 40% to 50%. flag He cited weak growth, rising inflation, and declining labor force participation as pre-existing vulnerabilities worsened by the conflict, U.S. tariff policies, and a loss of confidence in the dollar. flag While tech and AI sectors have driven stock market gains, broader economic stagnation persists, with business investment hampered by uncertainty over tariffs, energy prices, and the war’s duration. flag Unlike Europe, which may see growth from defense spending, the U.S. faces a confluence of headwinds threatening long-term stability.

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