Trumpβs War in Iran, and Rising Gas Prices, Collide With Midterm Agenda
The attack on Iran has led to a surge in energy prices at a moment when the cost of living is a major issue heading into the fall elections.
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Trumpβs War in Iran, and Rising Gas Prices, Collide With Midterm Agenda
The attack on Iran has led to a surge in energy prices at a moment when the cost of living is a major issue heading into the fall elections.
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β‘οΈ US-Israeli war with Iran hits trade flows, energy prices
β‘οΈ Conflict comes as world already reeling from US tariffs
β‘οΈ Sectors from consumer goods to speciality materials hit
β‘οΈ War could dent global GDP, cause billion-dollar hits to firms
β‘οΈ Investors sought $1.2 bln, fund paid $620 mln
β‘οΈ Requests to withdraw from retail credit funds rise
β‘οΈ BlackRock acquired fund in private credit push
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β‘οΈ His district was redrawn to favor Democrats through Proposition 50, shifting from a 12-point Republican advantage to a 4-point Democratic edge.