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Bloomberg: Eurozone Can Withstand Conflict if it Ends Within a Month

Published March 3, 2026, 14:10
Bloomberg: Eurozone Can Withstand Conflict if it Ends Within a Month

The European economy can absorb the shocks from the conflict in the Middle East, provided hostilities end within four weeks, Bloomberg estimates. A prolonged conflict could undermine the fragile recovery of the Eurozone and rekindle inflationary pressures. Europe's energy dependence on the region makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions. Economists describe Europe as the most exposed major economy to the effects of an escalation. A short-lived increase in energy prices would have limited consequences, but a prolonged war could force governments to increase support spending, burdening public finances. Despite the rise in the price of Brent, it is estimated that prices will remain at $65-70, with a possible short-term increase. At the ECB, positions remain cautious, with some officials considering it premature to draw conclusions, while others warn of the need to review monetary policy in the event of a prolonged rise in energy prices. The concern is focused on the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil and natural gas passes. Markets are betting on a short-term crisis, but the situation remains uncertain.