#Iran War
10 articles tagged “Iran War”.
- Economy
IMF Warns Trade Warfare Threatens Global Economy
The IMF warns that tit-for-tat trade conflicts risk global stability. Meanwhile, oil prices fall as the Iran conflict eases.
- Politics
White House and RFK Jr. pressured Iowa Libertarian candidates to quit
Health Secretary RFK Jr. urged Libertarian candidates to drop House races, prompting ethics concerns. The move follows a funding request for the Iran war.
- Economy
Oil Prices Return to Pre-War Levels on Rising Middle East Supply
Brent crude and WTI fell to February lows as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a US-Iran agreement, easing supply fears.
- Economy
Fed PCE Index Rises at Fastest Pace in Three Years
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index jumped 4.1% annually in May, driven by energy costs linked to the Iran war and robust consumer spending.
- World
Senate Votes to Halt Iran War, Rebuking Trump
The US Senate passed a resolution directing President Trump to end the Iran war or seek authorization, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke amid ongoing ceasefire talks.
- Politics
Pentagon Requests $80 Billion for Iran War Costs
The Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress to cover the costs of the war in Iran, facing skepticism from lawmakers over the spending.
- Economy
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Possible Hikes Amid Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but nine of 18 officials now see a rate hike this year, shifting from prior easing bias.
- World
Trump urges Russia to make deal with Ukraine at G7 summit
At the G7 summit in France, President Trump urged Russia to negotiate with Ukraine, signaling a shift in focus from the Iran war. He also indicated possible reimposition of Russian oil sanctions.
- Economy
Global Economy Faces New Threat from Trade Imbalances as G-7 Meets
Trade deficits and surpluses top G-7 agenda amid World Bank warning that Iran war is worst economic shock since COVID, slashing growth forecasts.
- Economy
ECB Officials Signal Possible July Rate Hike Amid War-Driven Inflation
European Central Bank officials say another rate increase as soon as July is possible due to inflation concerns from the Iran war, following June's 25bp hike to 2.25%.