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GeopoliticsMedium•14 April 2026•

1 min read

Iran Conflict Aftermath: Experts Warn of Supply Shocks and Currency Devaluation

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Key Facts

1Brent Johnson warns that rationing and downstream effects on energy and food prices are already baked into the timeline.

Financial experts Marc Faber and Brent Johnson have raised alarms regarding the long-term economic consequences of the escalating Iran conflict. Brent Johnson warns that resource rationing and downstream effects on energy and food prices are already becoming embedded in the global economic timeline. Meanwhile, Marc Faber continues to argue that paper currencies are destined to lose value against gold as geopolitical instability intensifies. Global supply chains are facing significant pressure, with shipping delays now ranging from 10 to 45 days, delaying the full realization of the conflict's impact. These disruptions are expected to fuel global inflation and accelerate debates around de-dollarization and the rise of BRICS alternatives. Investors are increasingly pivoting toward safe-haven assets like gold (XAU/USD) as energy supply shocks threaten to derail global growth.