Iran Conflict
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financeIEA Warns of European Fuel Shortages, Crude Oil Nears $90
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts potential fuel issues for Europe and projects crude oil prices could reach $90 by June amid geopolitical tensions and possible OPEC+ production cuts.
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financeIran Conflict Fuels FX Hedging Concerns for Asia-Pacific
Middle East tensions and oil price surges are pressuring oil-importing Asian economies, potentially impacting monetary policy and currency hedging strategies.
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financeUS Inflation Surges to 3.3% Driven by Iran Conflict
March 2026 US inflation hits 3.3%, primarily fueled by energy price spikes due to the Iran conflict. Market watchers eye Bank of Japan's potential rate move.
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financeIran Conflict, Oil Shock Inject Uncertainty into Fed Policy Path, Says SF Fed President Daly
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly highlights how geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility are creating unpredictability for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
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financeFitch Warns: 15% of European Leveraged Finance at Risk from Iran Conflict
Fitch highlights significant risk to European leveraged finance due to geopolitical tensions and potential energy supply disruptions stemming from the Iran conflict.
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financeFed's Williams Cites Uncertainty, Geopolitics on Rate Guidance
Federal Reserve official John Williams highlights economic uncertainty and the Iran conflict as factors hindering firm guidance on future interest rate policy.
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financeDollar Reverses Iran War Gains, But Support Remains Strong
The US dollar has shed most of its gains from the Iran conflict, yet analysts predict limited downside due to robust demand for US assets and shifting interest rate expectations.
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financeJapan's Refiners Operate at Reduced Capacity Amidst Crude Supply Shift
Japanese refineries are running at two-thirds capacity due to challenges in replacing Middle Eastern crude supply disrupted by the Iran conflict. Substitutes are being sought from diverse global sources, including the U.S.