Egypt’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, choosing to hold its ground as regional geopolitical risks continue to cloud...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Risk Rises as Iran-U.S. Tensions Escalate
Heightened rhetoric and reported exchanges of attacks between Iran and the United States are drawing fresh attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through...
Iran Conflict Keeps Global Economic Outlook Clouded With Uncertainty
The ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to cast a shadow over the global economy, unsettling trade routes, energy markets, and investor confidence across multiple regions. Geopolitical...
Global economy has weathered Iran tensions — but risks remain
Despite elevated tensions in the Middle East, the global economy has so far avoided a major disruption. Markets and policymakers are watching closely for signs that...