Economy🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 19, 2026

Five ways the Iran energy shock is wrongfooting the world - Financial Times

Five ways the Iran energy shock is wrongfooting the world - Financial Times
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Global markets face mounting uncertainty as Iran's energy policies ripple across multiple economic fronts, from commodity prices to emerging market stability and geopolitical balance. The shock underscores the fragility of the international energy system and its limited capacity to absorb major disruptions.

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