disruption

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Strikes by all sides have increasingly targeted economic and industrial sites, raising fears of wider disruption to global energy supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Citi analysts still project that China’s economy will grow 5% this year, expecting little disruption from the Iran war and resilient exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

However, chief executive Duncan Mackison warned passengers to be prepared for weather disruption over Easter weekend during Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Traders have also recently bid up the price of oil set to be delivered months in the future, suggesting Wall Street is factoring in a longer-term supply disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Squire’s Hulbertian decline began in a similar way—with disruption of the routine.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover