A survey published on July 21, 2026, noted that the Middle East conflict is being considered a macro risk by Bank of America Corp.
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A survey published on July 21, 2026, noted that the Middle East conflict is being considered a macro risk by Bank of America Corp.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A survey by Ipsos for Thrivent found that the conflict in the Middle East is negatively impacting retirement savings.Sub-event
Survey period included ongoing conflict in the Middle East.1 source
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Conference Board
nonprofit organization in Brussels, Belgium
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran