138 stories tagged #Iran War

  1. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran Conflict Inflation Risks
    finance

    Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran Conflict Inflation Risks

    Fed maintains 3.6% interest rates despite geopolitical tensions. Officials project minor inflation spikes while planning leadership transition under new administration.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  2. Iran War Establishes Permanent Inflation Floor, Ending Era of Cheap Money
    finance

    Iran War Establishes Permanent Inflation Floor, Ending Era of Cheap Money

    Geopolitical conflict drives structural energy shocks. Central banks face limited policy room. Global markets brace for persistent inflation and reduced liquidity across asset classes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Shock, Pressures BoC Rate Decision
    finance

    Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Shock, Pressures BoC Rate Decision

    Canada's central bank faces inflation risks from rising oil prices amid ongoing Iran conflict, as spring fiscal update looms. Markets await BoC's stance on rate cuts.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Moody's Warns US Recession Now 'Hard to Avoid' Amid Iran War
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    Moody's Warns US Recession Now 'Hard to Avoid' Amid Iran War

    Moody's Analytics raises US recession odds above 50% due to surging oil prices, weak labor data, and Middle East conflict.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Trump Intelligence Chiefs Face Senate Grilling Amid Iran War Controversy
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    Trump Intelligence Chiefs Face Senate Grilling Amid Iran War Controversy

    DNI Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director Ratcliffe, and other top spy chiefs testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee amid mounting questions over the justification for the U.S. war with Iran.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Trump Delays China Trip Amid Iran War Priorities
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    Trump Delays China Trip Amid Iran War Priorities

    President Trump postpones China diplomatic visit by five to six weeks to address Iran conflict. Focus shifts to securing Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge. China accepts delay.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War
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    National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War

    Joe Kent, Trump-appointed NCTC director and decorated special forces veteran, resigns citing no imminent Iranian threat and urges reversal of military action.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Indonesia Holds Rates Steady Amid Middle East War Fallout
    finance

    Indonesia Holds Rates Steady Amid Middle East War Fallout

    Bank Indonesia pauses rate cuts as Iran conflict pressures rupiah and fuels inflation concerns.

    2mo ago 1 min read