conflict

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United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby said the hike in jet fuel prices triggered by the conflict in Iran could put some airlines out of business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Federal Reserve officials have warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could force them to raise interest rates, according to their March 17-18 meeting minutes.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

That’s as institutional investors have also backed away from U.S. stocks this year, against a backdrop of a volatile Middle East conflict and worries over AI disruption.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The conflict in Iran has raised new concerns, including that cable-laying and repair ships won’t be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz, delaying much-needed fixes or upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The samples were packaged and shipped to a forensics laboratory in Germany for testing; the Icelandic DNA laboratory was ruled out to avoid any possibility of compromise or conflict.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady