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Supply shocks happen when something like oil becomes hard to get, causing a ripple effect across the entire economy. A prime trigger today is the conflict between the USA and Iran.

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The balance between how much we want (Demand) and how much is available (Supply) determines the price you see on the tag. War severely disrupts the Supply side.

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When prices rise everywhere at once, we call it inflation, which means your dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to. Geopolitical events are powerful drivers of this trend.

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