The U.S. economy entered 2025 with strong consumer confidence and moderating inflation, but a geopolitical crisis involving Iran has triggered a major energy shock, spiking oil and gas prices and pushing inflation to 3.3% year-over-year. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil
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