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Economic Concerns Persist Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Updated 2026-05-29 12:50 UTC 2 sources Negative

Research highlights how past inflation and geopolitical shocks are exacerbating consumer fears of stagflation. Meanwhile, a family-owned business faces ethical dilemmas over selling to a child at a discount.

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CNBC

How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers

Mental "scars" reinforce fears of stagflation, when rising prices coincide with declining growth, research finds.

2026-05-29 12:24 UTC

MarketWatch

‘Fairness is important to us’: We sold our family business to our son at a discount. How can we make this up to our other child?

“We did not seek or consider other offers. We engaged several professionals throughout the process.”

2026-05-29 12:30 UTC