The Conference Board is tracking consumer confidence and inflation expectations as the Iran conflict drives regional instability and causes oil prices to soar.
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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.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Geopolitical instability stemming from the Iran war is affecting consumer prices and forcing tankers into longer routes.Sub-event
- Conference Board report notes potential increase in Iran war mentions.Sub-event
- A survey published on July 21, 2026, noted that the Middle East conflict is being considered a macro risk by Bank of America Corp.Sub-event
- The Conference Board published confidence data showing a decline on July 28, 2026.Sub-event
- Analysis links the end of the Iran war to price stabilization while assessing local business indicators for recession signs.Sub-event
- Michael Green links Middle East ceasefire to consumer confidence, noting that easing tensions raise prospects of lower costs.Sub-event
- The Iran conflict is having a tangible economic impact, leading to consumer discretionary stocks pulling back and household budgets being eroded.Sub-event
Rising inflation expectations are causing a collapse in public confidence amid the Iran conflict.1 source
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Conflict causes oil prices to soar, prompting tracking of inflation and consumer confidence by the Conference Board.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
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- actionforex.com
- mexicostar.com
- nny360.com
- kake.comAmericans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
- rismedia.comConsumer Confidence Edges Down Amid Economic Uncertainty
- tnledger.comAmericans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
- bworldonline.com
- cnbcafrica.com
- financialcontent.com
- irishtimes.com
- finanznachrichten.de
- armstrongeconomics.com
- businesstimes.com.sg
- americanbanker.com
- investmentexecutive.com
- fool.com