Oil Prices Rise as Mideast Crisis Intensifies

The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.

War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors

The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.

Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy

Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.