Pompliano: War will strengthen the U.S. energy supply chain, and the low impact of crude oil on GDP points to an optimistic outlook

Bitcoin whale Pompilano said in a recent Podcast episode that, in the face of heightened tensions in the Middle East, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon emphasized in his annual letter to shareholders that even though the world is facing threats of war and inflation, the U.S. economy is still showing a high degree of resilience. With the U.S. shifting to being a net energy exporter, the impact of international oil price fluctuations on its GDP has already been significantly reduced. Instead of destabilizing the country, the conflict has actually strengthened the U.S.’s dominant position within the energy supply chain. Under rising oil prices, for a short period, consumer sentiment has been weakened, but the unemployment rate has remained at a low of 4%. Consumer spending has continued to be strong, and there are no signs in the labor market that disaster is about to strike.

The impact of crude oil on U.S. GDP negative growth is only less than 0.3 percentage points

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that since 2019, the U.S. has achieved the status of a net energy exporter, fully reversing the passive situation during the 1970s oil embargo period. Today, the U.S. produces about 13.6 million barrels of crude oil per day, ranking among the top in the world. Even though the U.S. still has some demand to import crude oil when considering refining efficiency and logistics factors, total exports far exceed imports, allowing the country as a whole to benefit from global energy price increases. Research indicates that for every $10 increase in oil prices, the negative impact on the U.S. GDP growth rate is only about 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points. Compared with Europe and Asian countries that are highly dependent on imports, U.S. economic sensitivity to fluctuations in commodity prices has dropped substantially, demonstrating a stronger ability to withstand pressure.

The shale gas revolution and the construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure have made fossil fuels the focus of U.S. economic growth and international influence. A report by S&P Global notes that U.S. LNG export revenues have surpassed those of traditional agricultural products such as corn and soybeans, and are even double the amount of revenue from film and TV content exports. This “energy dominance” strategy is reflected not only in economic data, but also has been translated into real influence in diplomacy. Today, many European allies are highly dependent on U.S. energy supply to keep the situation stable, and that dependency becomes even more solid amid global price fluctuations. In addition, relatively stable energy costs within the U.S. provide a cost advantage that supports scaled development for manufacturing, data centers, and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Rising oil prices restrain consumers’ discretionary costs; short-term pain is unavoidable

Despite geopolitical tensions driving up oil costs, U.S. macroeconomic data remains strong. Projections show that in 2026, the real GDP growth rate will remain around 2.2%, while the unemployment rate will stay steady at a low of 4%. The Federal Reserve (Fed) maintains a cautious stance toward the current conflict, believing that unless oil prices see an extreme surge, the obstacles to economic growth will be limited. However, macroeconomic resilience does not mean that everyday life is unaffected. Higher gas station prices directly reduce consumers’ disposable income, suppressing market consumption sentiment. This phenomenon of “the nation benefits, the public bears the burden” has become the focus of current policy discussions, and it also reflects the trade-off between returns on strategic national assets and the everyday cost of living for ordinary households.

Pompliano believes that the current situation is different from the systemic collapse triggered by past oil crises. The current geopolitical conflicts have not dealt a fatal blow to the U.S. economy. Instead, this further confirms the U.S.’s advantages after its energy transition. Although consumers still face pressure from inflation in the short term, in the long run, the geopolitical power brought by energy dominance and stable industrial energy supply provide a solid foundation for capital allocation in the coming years. This resilience ensures that the U.S. can maintain its leadership even during turbulent times.

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