Interest rate dilemma for central banks as inflation rises but growth slows The Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of England appear unclear on how to tackle inflation amid the Iran war The Guardian - UK · Aug 16
Gold prices rise again as Middle East conflict and interest rate fears ease After hitting record high prices early in 2026, gold suffered a surprise sharp dip when the Iran war broke out The Independent UK · Aug 11
China is balancing Asia's crude oil demand by itself China is bearing much of Asia’s crude demand reduction as the Iran war disrupts Middle East oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Its July imports rose from June’s near-decade low but remained 24.3% below last year. Lower imports, supported by large stockpiles, are helping balance tighter regional supplies. The Economic Times · Aug 10
Trump ready to end Iran war without nuclear deal; Tehran's demands complicate exit: Report US President Donald Trump has reportedly signalled to senior aides that he is willing to end the Iran war without securing a nuclear deal with Tehran. But Iran's new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz have complicated the US president's efforts to find an exit from the conflict, Wall… The Times of India · Aug 9
Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Administration 'Keeps Lying' About End of the Iran War: 'We Really Don’t Know What He’s Doing' The former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci accused President Donald Trump of repeatedly declaring victory over Iran while failing to explain ongoing tensions in the region and the administration’s broader strategy. Benzinga · Aug 6
Chuck Schumer Says Iran War a 'Gift' to Trump's 'Big Oil' Friends Who Bankrolled His Campaign: 'One Promise He Actually Delivered On' (CORRECTED) Editor’s Note: The headline of this story has been updated to correct an error in the original version. Benzinga · Aug 4
The Iran war already has a winner: The world’s largest shipbroker notching record earnings from the 'exceptional volatility' in the Strait of Hormuz Geopolitical chaos “actually increases the importance of such firms because people are getting a bit more desperate,” one maritime trade expert told Fortune. Fortune · Aug 3
UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to increase to 185p soon The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Alex Jones Calls for Trump Impeachment Over Iran War: 'This Is Absolutely Out of Control' Radio host Alex Jones called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment over the U.S. conflict with Iran, arguing the administration has exceeded its constitutional authority and is moving toward a broader war. Benzinga · Jul 30
CNN SSRS Poll: Trump's approval ratings crash to one of the lowest in his political journey, why? CNN SSRS Poll: President Trump's approval rating has fallen to a career low of thirty-four percent. Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with his handling of the Iran war and economic issues. A record seventy-three percent believe he ignores the nation's most important problems. His approval among Republicans has also weakened significantly,… The Economic Times · Jul 29
Thomas Massie Says Iran War Has 'Weakened' US, Points to Depleted Oil Reserves, Missile Defenses—Araghchi Says Zelenskyy Is Dragging Europe Into War for Israel Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) slammed the President Donald Trump administration on Sunday amid the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, saying that the situation has put the U.S. on the back foot. Benzinga · Jul 27
Waltz Denies Iran War Stockpile Crisis After Pentagon Sought $67 Billion in Supplemental Funds US Ambassador Mike Waltz denies claims of an Iran war stockpile crisis, asserting military readiness despite a £53.6 billion funding request amid concerns over resource depletion. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
'Do the Math Yourself': Analyst Accuses Donald Trump Family of Profiteering Off Iran War Business analyst Ed Elson accuses President Trump and his family of profiting from the Iran war through drone investments and cryptocurrency ventures. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade The Independent UK · Jul 23
Benzinga · Jul 22 Pete Hegseth Tells Senate Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion as He Seeks Billions More: 'Without These Funds, We Face Critical Shortfalls' The Pentagon has raised its official estimate for the cost of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran to $37.5 billion, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a broader request for nearly $70 billion in supplemental war funding during a Senate hearing.
Reason · Jul 20 The Iran War Is Back, Sort Of The U.S.-Iranian peace memorandum has broken down, and violence is slowly ramping back up to a full-on war. Four Americans paid the price this weekend.
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East
Fortune · Jul 17 U.S. companies have finally gotten $71 billion in tariff refunds, but they’re using it to offset inflation caused by the Iran war “The Middle East conflict is really driving more inflation…so we are going to use the majority of the tariff refund to offset these higher costs,” the McCormick & Company CFO said.
Euronews · Jul 16 The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with the Iran war The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month The U.S. military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war has risen to 14 service members, with the death of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 ‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war Gulf companies will reveal the regional financial impact of the conflict this week. Banks and real estate sectors face challenges due to inflation and interest rate changes. Energy firms saw price gains offset supply disruptions from the conflict. Telecoms remained resilient due to long-term contracts and steady demand. The conflict's…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 One Million More UK Homeowners Face £45 Monthly Payment Hike Amid Rising Bills The Bank of England says a million more UK homeowners face higher mortgage bills by 2028, with a typical £45 monthly rise blamed on the Iran war.
Benzinga · Jul 6 Gary Black Says Tesla's Q2 Delivery Beat Was Fueled by Iran War-Driven Gas Price Spike, Expects TSLA to Rebound Ahead of Earnings Investor Gary Black of The Future Fund LLC has reiterated that Tesla Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) second-quarter 2026 delivery beat came due to elevated gas prices amid the war in Iran.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’ Iranian deputy foreign minister has asserted that Strait of Hormuz is ‘under Iran's command’