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Markets In a Minute: Iran, Oil, and the Long Road to Resolution

| August 18, 2026

In this week’s Markets in a Minute, we revisit the economic and market implications of the conflict with Iran and explore several questions that remain top of mind for investors as it grinds on. What could a prolonged conflict mean for the economy and markets, particularly after many expected the initial shock to be short-lived? And even if the conflict ended tomorrow, how quickly could global oil supplies recover? Read on for our take on these and other key questions.

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