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Renewed US‑Iran strikes raise Middle East tensions, send equity indices lower and affect oil prices

New US‑Iran strikes have heightened Middle East tensions, contributing to declines in major equity indices and influencing oil prices.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 18 Sept 2026 · 23:47 · 1 min read
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Renewed US‑Iran strikes raise Middle East tensions, send equity indices lower and affect oil prices

Renewed strikes between the United States and Iran have escalated tensions in the Middle East, according to the event report.

The escalation is reported to be pushing major equity indices lower while also impacting oil prices.

Further verified details were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Elena Kovač
Central Banks Desk

Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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