The World Bank projects the Middle East economy will contract by 2.1% in 2026, citing the ongoing conflict involving Iran as a significant drag on regional...
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October 9, 2026
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Put Oil Markets and Global Economy on Alert
Rising hostilities between the United States and Iran are drawing fresh attention to oil prices and energy markets worldwide. A significant escalation could ripple quickly through...
Gold’s wild swings reflect a world economy pulled in competing directions
Gold prices have been on an unusually turbulent ride, swinging sharply in both directions as investors weigh conflicting signals from inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risk....
Futures fall, oil rises after Trump rejects Iran peace plan
U.S. stock futures slipped and oil prices moved higher after President Trump rejected a proposed peace arrangement with Iran, reigniting geopolitical tension in a region that...