Michael Green links Middle East ceasefire to consumer confidence, noting that easing tensions raise prospects of lower costs.
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Updated Jun 30
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Michael Green links Middle East ceasefire to consumer confidence, noting that easing tensions raise prospects of lower costs.
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The Conference Board is tracking consumer confidence and inflation expectations as the Iran conflict drives regional instability and causes oil prices to soar.Also in this story
- Geopolitical instability stemming from the Iran war is affecting consumer prices and forcing tankers into longer routes.
- Conference Board report notes potential increase in Iran war mentions.
- A survey published on July 21, 2026, noted that the Middle East conflict is being considered a macro risk by Bank of America Corp.
- The Conference Board published confidence data showing a decline on July 28, 2026.
The entities involved
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Michael Green
chemistry researcher in Bristol, UK
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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