Apple and Nvida chipmaker TSMC reports huge jump in profits amid Iran war The world's largest contract chipmaker also warned of potential impacts from the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 16
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season Prices for three main fertilizers used by farmers are all up double digits since the Iran war started. Fortune · Apr 16
China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far The Independent UK · Apr 16
‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion Linda Bilmes, along with economist Joseph Stiglitz, previously calculated the true cost of the 2003 Iraq war was at least fourfold greater than initially projected. Fortune · Apr 15
This Defense Stock Has Soared 56% YTD Amid Iran Tensions. Is It Too Late to Buy? A 56% surge amid the Iran war puts this defense giant in the spotlight. Should you buy now or wait? Barchart · Apr 15
Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire Palestinian schoolchildren trying to return to class this week for the first time since the Iran war started were blocked by an impromptu barbed wire fence erected overnight by Israeli settlers The Independent UK · Apr 15
Social Media Stocks Could Be a High-Risk, High-Reward Bet Amid the Iran War Based on This Chart The SOCL ETF could make for an interesting “nibble” on the way to a larger position if all things go well. Barchart · Apr 14
Stock markets gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks European markets opened higher on Tuesday morning, tracking Asian and Wall Street gains, as oil prices fell on expectations that a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran would end the Iran war. Euronews · Apr 14
China’s exports grew 2.5% in March, slowing significantly as Iran war raises uncertainty China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand The Independent UK · Apr 14
Britain Reveals Russia Used the Iran War as Cover to Send Spy Submarines After Undersea Cables in the North Atlantic British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey International Business Times UK · Apr 10
‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power Stagflation, unemployment, recession: The Iran war is rewriting the global economy, and the damage may be permanent. Fortune · Apr 10
Starmer 'fed up' as he blames actions of Trump and Putin for cost of living crisis in Britain Comments seen as rare public criticism of US President by the Prime Minister amid their strained relationship over the Iran war Evening Standard · Apr 10
Iran War Update: Beijing Sidesteps Credit As Trump Hails China Role In Hormuz Peace Deal Beijing has praised the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but pointedly declined to confirm Donald Trump's claim that China helped broker the deal. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Tanzanian leader orders smaller convoys and shared buses to cut fuel use as prices rise Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is cutting down on official and luxury vehicles to save fuel as oil prices rise due to the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 9
The Texas Tribune · Apr 9 Record oil production in West Texas helps stabilize U.S. supply amid Iran war Production in West Texas has helped the U.S. stabilize its demand for foreign oil amid the Iran war, despite drilling fewer oil wells.
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Trump Deadline On Iran War Pushes Ceasefire Talks As Civilian Risks Rise Trump's Iran deadline intensifies ceasefire talks as legal experts warn strikes on infrastructure could raise serious concerns over civilian risks and potential violations of international law.
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Bid As Iran War Stokes US Constitutional Clash A growing impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war is intensifying debate in Washington, with some lawmakers raising broader concerns about presidential authority, Congress war powers, and the constitutional balance of power in the US.
Euronews · Apr 7 Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at a critical moment for Iran war ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.
The Mary Sue · Apr 6 In a staggering twist, Americans are wasting $240M a day extra on gas, totaling $8.4B since the Iran War began Since the Iran war began, fuel prices soared all over the world. Iran’s ironclad control of the Strait of Hormuz has driven prices up. But how much are Americans spending on average for fuel since the war?
Reason · Apr 6 Ro Khanna: Congress Has Surrendered on War The California congressman discusses the Iran war, unchecked executive power, California’s wealth tax debate, and the search for a shared American identity.
We Got This Covered · Apr 6 In a staggering twist, Americans are paying $240M a day extra on gas, totaling $8.4B since the Iran War began The Americans are paying a steep price for this war.
International Business Times UK · Apr 5 'Trump Should Be On the Frontlines': POTUS, Barron Called Out by Jake Paul and Theo Von Over Iran War Jake Paul and Theo Von's podcast sparks debate by suggesting Barron Trump should join the military effort, referencing historical leaders on the battlefield.
Barchart · Apr 5 Iran War, Inflation Reading and Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter a critical week following Friday's Good Friday employment report that will be digested through Sunday evening futures reactions, while focus shifts to a busy economic data schedule culminating in dual inflation readings—Thursday's February Core PCE Price Index and Friday's March CPI both at 8:30am.
The Independent UK · Apr 4 Senegal limits foreign trips for officials as the fallout from Iran war deepens The Senegalese government has banned nonessential foreign trips for ministers to save costs as the energy crisis linked to the Iran war deepens
The Independent UK · Apr 4 US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years