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Trump's Economic Boom at Risk as Iran War Looms Over Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump's economic boom is at risk if the Iran war drags on, which could lead to stagflation, a period of high inflation and stagnant growth, coinciding with key midterm elections. The president aims to avoid a prolonged conflict, but its outcome remains uncertain.
President Donald Trump's economic boom is at risk due to the ongoing Iran war, which could lead to stagflation if it drags on, a scenario Trump says he plans to avoid. The war is taking place just before key midterm elections, where Democrats are likely to benefit from the negative economic impact. A prolonged conflict could also undermine Trump's 2024 re-election bid. If the war prolongs itself further than anticipated, it may turn the country's economy into a '1970s-style' stagflation scenario.
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