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Economic Strain from Iran Conflict

Updated 2026-05-23 15:35 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. economy is experiencing increased strain due to the ongoing three-month conflict with Iran, as new S&P surveys indicate rising inflation and business costs. Customer demand has also been affected.

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The U.S. economy is showing the strain of the nearly three-month old conflict with Iran, new S&P surveys showed. Another flareup in inflation has raised business costs and pared customer demand.
2026-05-21 15:01 UTC
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