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The war in the Middle East – the long-term consequences
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30 April 2026: The war in the Middle East – the long-term consequences
Markets are focused on when the war with Iran will end and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. But the war is also likely to have significant long-term consequences — similar to the oil price shock of the 1970s.
