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Israel and Iran continue to fire a volley of missiles and drones at one another, targeting energy infrastructure as well as residential areas. The conflict, which has killed over 220 people so far since Friday (June 13),
Iran remains in economic crisis due to international sanctions over its nuclear program, which have limited its oil exports. The Iranian rial remains weak and inflation is stubbornly high at around 40%. Any further disruption to oil exports would ripple globally.
Stock futures were higher on Sunday as investors weighed the impact of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict that shows no signs of any potential off-ramps ahead. Oil prices rallied after Israel attacked key areas of Iran’s energy infrastructure over the weekend,
The U.S. economy’s reliance on overseas oil is very much less a factor today than 10 or 15 years ago, says Nomura economist David Seif.
While Israel has reported some casualties as a result of Iran's strikes, the nation aims to remain open for business. Bank of Israel on Sunday said that the main branches of the nation’s lenders would remain open.
Nigeria would witness a surge in the price of petrol, diesel, jet fuel, gas and related products in the near term.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has outlined both the risks and possible benefits the escalating conflict between Israel and
The ongoing Israel Iran war has unleashed not only a massive aerial assault with missiles and drones causing heavy destruction in both the countries but could potentially impact global economy including India with whom the two have trade relations.
A palpable tension settled over an eerily quiet Tel Aviv as residents anticipated another round of missiles to be fired from Iran, which is under intense attack from the Israeli military