crisis
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Treasury yields fall in Asian trade, reversing last week’s moves as markets shifts focus to the Federal Reserve’s reaction to the impact of the Middle East crisis to be observed at this week’s meeting.
While the Middle East crisis remains the key driver for markets, some central bank meetings will also get attention this week.
The crisis also benefits U.S. oil refiners and petrochemical producers, since they can fill other shortages stemming from the Iran conflict.
“Downtown’s commercial vacancy crisis is visible on every block,” a recent report by the residents’ group said.
From Los Angeles Times
The crisis also hits hard as it has "come off the back to two really poor harvests," he added.
From BBC
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