{"id":53339,"date":"2025-09-19T10:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/geopolitical-tensions-escalate-as-un-maintains-iran-sanctions-jp-morgan-delays-boe-rate-cut-forecasts\/53339\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:38:32","slug":"geopolitical-tensions-escalate-as-un-maintains-iran-sanctions-jp-morgan-delays-boe-rate-cut-forecasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/geopolitical-tensions-escalate-as-un-maintains-iran-sanctions-jp-morgan-delays-boe-rate-cut-forecasts\/53339\/","title":{"rendered":"Geopolitical Tensions Escalate as UN Maintains Iran Sanctions; JP Morgan Delays BOE Rate Cut Forecasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The UN Security Council is set to maintain sanctions on Iran<\/strong>, following the expected failure of a resolution to permanently lift them, signaling continued international pressure on Tehran&#39;s nuclear program and potential impacts on global oil markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JP Morgan (<a href=\"\/stock\/JPM\">JPM<\/a>) has pushed back its forecast for Bank of England (BOE) rate cuts<\/strong>, now expecting them in February and April 2026, a delay from previous predictions, reflecting persistent inflation concerns in the UK.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will address the UN General Assembly via video<\/strong>, after the U.S. blocked his physical attendance, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding Palestinian statehood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>UN Security Council Maintains Sanctions on Iran Amid Nuclear Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>United Nations Security Council<\/strong> is poised to maintain comprehensive sanctions against Iran, following the failure of a resolution aimed at permanently lifting them. The 15-member council voted on Friday, September 19, on a resolution that was widely expected not to garner the necessary nine votes or avoid a veto from permanent members like the <strong>United States<\/strong>, <strong>Britain<\/strong>, or <strong>France<\/strong>. This decision comes after European powers (E3: <strong>France<\/strong>, <strong>Germany<\/strong>, and the <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>) triggered the &quot;snapback mechanism&quot; in late August, accusing Iran of non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the <strong>Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The snapback mechanism automatically reimposes all UN sanctions that were in effect prior to the JCPOA, unless a new resolution to continue sanctions relief is passed within 30 days. These sanctions encompass a wide range of restrictions, including a conventional arms embargo, limitations on ballistic missile development, asset freezes, travel bans, and a prohibition on producing nuclear-related technology. French President <strong>Emmanuel Macron<\/strong> indicated that sanctions would likely be reimposed, citing a lack of &quot;serious&quot; negotiations from Tehran. Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons, despite increasing its stockpiles of enriched <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/metal\/uranium\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"13\" title=\"Uranium\">uranium<\/a>. The reimposition of these sanctions is expected to impact businesses with ties to Iran and could influence global oil markets.<\/p>\n<h2>JP Morgan Revises BOE Rate Cut Outlook to 2026<\/h2>\n<p><strong>JP Morgan (<a href=\"\/stock\/JPM\">JPM<\/a>)<\/strong> has adjusted its predictions for <strong>Bank of England (BOE)<\/strong> interest rate cuts, pushing back the expected timeline. The firm now forecasts the next rate reductions to occur in <strong>February and April 2026<\/strong>, a revision from its earlier projection of November 2025 and February 2026. This updated outlook aligns with other major brokerages, including <strong>Goldman Sachs<\/strong> and <strong>Citigroup<\/strong>, which also do not anticipate further BOE rate cuts in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Bank of England<\/strong> recently maintained its key interest rate after a quarter-point reduction in August. This cautious stance is influenced by persistent inflationary pressures, with British inflation holding at <strong>3.8%<\/strong> in August, the highest among major advanced economies. BOE Governor <strong>Andrew Bailey<\/strong> has cautioned that the economy is &quot;not out of the woods yet&quot; and that any future rate cuts would be gradual and carefully considered. The central bank projects inflation to peak at <strong>4%<\/strong> this month before gradually easing to its <strong>2%<\/strong> target by mid-2027.<\/p>\n<h2>Palestinian President Abbas to Address UN General Assembly Via Video<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas<\/strong> has been granted permission by the <strong>UN General Assembly<\/strong> to address world leaders via video next week. This development follows a decision by the <strong>United States<\/strong> to block Abbas and approximately <strong>80 other Palestinian officials<\/strong> from physically attending the assembly in New York by revoking their visas. The U.S. justified its decision by citing concerns over security, extremism, and foreign policy, alleging that the <strong>Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)<\/strong> and the <strong>Palestinian Authority (PA)<\/strong> have not renounced extremism and are pursuing &quot;unilateral recognition&quot; of a Palestinian state.<\/p>\n<p>Abbas&#39;s office has condemned the U.S. move as a violation of the UN &quot;headquarters agreement,&quot; which generally obliges the United States to permit foreign diplomats access to the UN in New York. A spokesperson for the <strong>UN Secretary-General<\/strong> indicated that the UN would address the matter with U.S. officials. The upcoming 80th session of the General Assembly, themed &quot;Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights,&quot; is expected to feature discussions on the ongoing conflict between <strong>Israel<\/strong> and <strong>Hamas<\/strong> in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis. Israeli Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> is also scheduled to address the assembly next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The UN Security Council is set to maintain sanctions on Iran, following the expected failure of a resolution 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