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Middle East conflict

Jul 9, 2026

US existing home sales fall as prices hit record high amid tight inventory

U.S. existing home sales fell in June as tight inventory pushed median prices to a record $440,600, challenging affordability amid elevated mortgage rates.

Jul 1, 2026

US manufacturing activity slows after four-year high amid input price pressures

U.S. manufacturing activity eased in June after a four-year high, with input prices remaining elevated due to Middle East conflict and tariff impacts.

Jun 23, 2026

US manufacturing rises on front-loading orders but factory jobs hit six-year low

U.S. manufacturing activity rose in June due to front-loading orders, but factory employment fell to a six-year low amid rising costs tied to the Middle East conflict.

Jun 12, 2026

U.S. consumer sentiment improves as gasoline prices ease

U.S. consumer sentiment rose in early June as gasoline prices dropped from four-year highs, easing cost-of-living pressures despite inflation concerns.

Jun 11, 2026

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years amid energy surge

U.S. producer prices rose 6.5% annually in May, the largest gain in 3-1/2 years, driven by surging energy costs amid Middle East tensions.

May 29, 2026

Rising exports narrow US goods trade deficit in April

The US goods trade deficit narrowed in april as exports rose 4%, driven by capital goods and energy shipments amid ongoing middle east tensions.

Apr 16, 2026

US weekly jobless claims fall as manufacturing production dips in March

U.S. weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, while manufacturing production retreated in March amid economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict.

Apr 15, 2026

US import prices rise less than expected amid Middle East conflict

U.S. import prices increased less than expected in March despite rising oil prices from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, signaling inflation pressures ahead.

Apr 1, 2026

Colorado business sentiment remains subdued in Q2

Colorado business sentiment declined to 41.9 in Q2 2026, reflecting ongoing pessimism amid geopolitical and economic risks, with a slight rebound expected in Q3.

Mar 6, 2026

Iran war disrupts global trade, oil prices and supply chains

War with Iran is disrupting global trade routes, driving oil prices higher and squeezing supplies of key materials, raising inflation and recession fears.

Mar 4, 2026

US stocks rise on Iran diplomacy hopes, tech leads rally

US stocks closed higher as hopes for Iran diplomacy eased Middle East tensions. Tech stocks led gains while the S&P 500 stayed near record highs.

Mar 3, 2026

Wall Street falls as Middle East conflict raises inflation fears

Wall Street closed lower as the Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher, fueling inflation fears and raising concerns about Federal Reserve rate cuts.