The world’s leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Oil prices, bond yields, and central bank signals dominate global markets amid Iran tensions
A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping...
Ireland’s Central Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Could Drive Inflation Toward 5%
Ireland’s Central Bank has flagged the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a significant upside risk to domestic inflation, warning that a sharper escalation could...
Bank of Japan Lifts Rates to Highest Level in Three Decades
Japan’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to its highest level since 1995, citing persistent inflation driven in large part by elevated global energy...