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The episode discusses the potential economic impact of President Trump's actions in Iran, focusing on energy prices and inflation.
President Donald Trump’s war in Iran risks a major blow to the global economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. economics editor Dan Burns and European economics editor Mark John about what a surge in energy prices means for inflation, growth and the U.S. midterm elections. Sign up for the Iran Briefing newsletter here Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter For information on our privacy and data protection practices visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Further listening Just noise? Investing in turbulent geopolitical times Europe’s energy security Energy war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Carmel Crimmins
Guests: Dan Burns, Mark John
Topics covered
- global economy
- energy prices
- inflation
- U.S. midterm elections
- Iran conflict
Keywords
- Iran
- energy prices
- inflation
- global economy
- U.S. midterm elections
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Organizations: Reuters
Places: Iran, U.S.
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