https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-marketsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-markets#u53477Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:01:44 +0000The US-Israeli war with Iran has reached six months, with Tehran under mounting military and economic pressure but retaining significant leverage through the Strait of Hormuz. India's GDP growth likely slowed in Q1 2026-27 due to the conflict. US energy companies have earned billions from rising oil prices, while mortgage rates have surged to the highest since June 2025.Why it mattersThe ongoing conflict has had an uneven impact on the global economy, benefiting investors while consumers bear the costs. Early predictions of global recession and economic catastrophe have not materialized. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-markets#u53059Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:15:37 +0000Six months after US-Israeli strikes, the conflict with Iran remains unresolved. US energy companies have earned billions from rising oil prices, though their regional assets remain at risk. While early predictions warned of global recession and economic catastrophe, the actual toll has been uneven, benefiting investors while consumers bear the costs. Iran has suffered serious military damage but maintains strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, keeping shipping and economic pressure as central variables in the ongoing conflict.Why it mattersThe conflict began with intensive bombing of Ir https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/six-months-of-war-how-the-middle-east-conflict-has-shaped-financial-markets#u50603Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:41:38 +0000Financial markets and Gulf economies have undergone significant structural changes six months after the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. The conflict has altered the economic model of the Gulf region and created divergent pressures on global pricing, including potential deflationary risks. While the region's relationship with the United States has transformed, the economic impact now extends to individual consumer wallets and broader market stability. Experts are monitoring whether the conflict will continue to escalate or trigger a burst of deflation.Why it mattersThe war began six