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Iran Conflict Risks Inflation Surge and Rising Interest Rates: What Investors and Businesses Need to Know

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned the Iran war risks oil and commodity shocks causing sticky inflation and higher interest rates.

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Impact of Trump’s Unfulfilled Tariff Promises: What This Means for Investors and Businesses in Oman

One year after Trump’s tariff offensive, trade expert Laura vonDaniels reports failure of the strategy. "Tariffs are driving up costs

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Inflation Impact on Businesses: How Rising Oil Prices and a Weak Yen Influence Market Dynamics

Japan's underlying inflation may face stronger upward pressure from rising oil prices and a weaker yen, says the Bank of

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Inflation Rises 2% in February 2026: Key Insights for Investors and Business Owners in Oman

Consumer prices in Oman rose by 2% in February 2026 compared to the previous year, with inflation averaging 1.7% in

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January Inflation Rises 1.4% in Oman: What Investors and Business Owners Need to Know

Oman's general consumer price index rose 1.4% in January 2026 vs. January 2025. The highest increase was in miscellaneous personal

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Sterling Declines Against Dollar: Implications for UK Investors and Business Strategies

Sterling dipped slightly against the dollar after UK growth data showed stronger-than-expected gains in November. The pound fell 0.05% to

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Federal Reserve Rate Cut: Implications of Dollar Decline for Oman’s Investors and Businesses

The Federal Reserve's recent actions diverged from market expectations for a "hawkish cut," focusing on labor market weakness rather than

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Rising Inflation in Oman: Key Implications for Investors and Businesses

Oman's general consumer price index rose by 1.5% in October 2025 compared to last year, with an average inflation rate

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Trump Lifts Food Tariffs: Implications for Omani Businesses and Consumer Prices

The Trump administration announced the lifting of tariffs on various foreign products, including beef and coffee, to alleviate consumer price

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Wall Street Futures Steady Ahead of Powell’s Speech: What Investors Need to Know for Market Stability and Business Planning

US stock index futures dipped as investors await Fed Chair Powell's comments for clues on inflation vs. labor market focus.

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