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Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months
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According to ABC News’s source item, Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead, Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months
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- Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains aheadABC News - 2026-05-12T06:33:02+00:00
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