hostilities

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—Gold futures fell as fresh hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and rising crude prices fueled inflationary fears, raising prospects of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Its latest quarterly economic outlook, published Wednesday, reported overall nervousness about the challenges facing the global economy — in particular, the hostilities in the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“For now, the market looks caught between short-term nerves over renewed hostilities and a lingering hope that both sides still have enough incentive to get energy flows moving,” he added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In February of 1800, Adams signed the Treaty of Mortefontaine, officially ending hostilities with France.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis