escalation
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A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would likely lead to a steepening of sovereign curves, whereas a renewed escalation could trigger more flattening, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
It comes several days after Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes, in an escalation that threatened a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Qatar's emir also spoke with Trump by phone about efforts to reduce escalation, after Doha hosted senior Iranian officials this week.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Every half hour brought an escalation in the mayhem outside.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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