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The implications of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The ceasefire reportedly agreed between Israel and Hamas is likely to have significant consequences for some countries in the region, notably Israel itself as well as Jordan and Egypt. But the possible disinflationary impact for the rest of the world via shipping and commodities prices risks being overstated and so we doubt that it will be a game-changer for the outlook for global monetary policy.

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