Yellen Sees Fed ‘Even More on Hold’ Given Iran Conflict Risk

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, depending on how long the Iran conflict affects the oil market, there will be both a hit to US economic growth and an increase...

By Laura Curtis · Bloomberg Markets

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, depending on how long the Iran conflict affects the oil market, there will be both a hit to US economic growth and an increase in inflationary pressures, complicating the job for the Federal Reserve.