Source: Fortune
Summary
Goldman Sachs estimates that the oil price shock triggered by the US military conflict with Iran will suppress payroll growth by around 10,000 jobs per month through the end of the year. The hardest-hit industries will be leisure and hospitality, accounting for roughly 5,000 lost jobs per month, and retail trade, shedding another 2,000. The oil shock is expected to hit the working-class service economy, particularly Gen Z, who carry the highest ratio of gasoline spending to discretionary spending of any generation. Goldman’s macro forecasts have been adjusted, with the unemployment rate expected to climb 0.2 percentage points to 4.6% by the third quarter of 2026.
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Goldman Sachs estimates a significant impact on the labor market due to the oil price shock. The conflict with Iran is expected to last four to six weeks, but experts are skeptical about a quick resolution. The oil shock will hit the working-class service economy, particularly Gen Z. The unemployment rate is expected to climb to 4.6% by the third quarter of 2026. The numbers tell a story of a fragile economy. The war in Iran has an economic price tag, and it’s being paid every single month.
Author: Evan Null
