conflict

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But crude benchmarks were struggling for direction on Monday, suggesting investors were shrugging off fears that the conflict in the Middle East could escalate amid reports of a potential peace plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

But despite the U.S.’s success in bringing about a substantial reduction in Iranian missile and drone strikes, Cembalest said headlines about the conflict reminded him of the plot of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

One concern is that a prolonged conflict could send prices higher, squeezing employers and consumers and in turn the spending bookmarked for new hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The conflict raged on despite hopes of a peace plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Alex reveled in all this conflict, I thought.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French