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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Economic Growth

Oil prices climbed again on Friday as armed clashes intensify in Israel and, increasingly, beyond.
Markets Look to Powell Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Investors will listen to the Federal Reserve chair’s speech on Thursday for clues on interest-rate moves, as the Israel-Hamas conflict drives up oil prices.
New Report Documents How Easily Children Can Access Graphic War Images

On Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok, researchers were able to find graphic posts, even with the apps’ sensitivity features turned on.
CEOs Weigh Dropping Out of ‘Davos in the Desert’

The Future Investment Initiative kicks off in Riyadh next week, with questions swirling over who will attend and who will drop out of the event.
Business Leaders Push Back on Schools and Conferences Over Israel

Wall Street magnates and tech entrepreneurs are the latest to push back against institutions over where they stand on the country and its response to the Hamas attacks.
Microsoft Beats the Antitrust Odds on Its Activision Deal

Approval from British regulators for the $69 billion takeover was the last hurdle left for the tech giant, which saw off serious challenges to the transaction.
Musk, V.P. Harris, Dimon to Speak at the 2023 DealBook Summit

The conference on Nov. 29 will bring together the biggest newsmakers in business, politics and culture.
X and Other Social Networks Face Pressure Over Israel-Gaza Content

Social networks are under pressure to remove misinformation and grisly imagery from their platforms. A European regulator has warned Elon Musk’s X about its policies.
Social Media Changed How Brands Talk to Us, but Are the Jokes Wearing Thin?

For a decade, marketers have found success on social media by roasting customers, and even flirting with them. But with Gen Z, and platforms like TikTok on the rise, the jokes may be wearing thin.
Israeli Start-ups Are Joining the Fight Against Hamas

The country is mobilizing 360,000 reservists as it prepares a major offensive in Gaza — including entrepreneurs and their young staff.
Tallying the Costs of the Israel-Gaza War

The price of crude oil has risen and global markets are under pressure as the death toll exceeds 1,100 and Israel begins a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip.
Exxon Mobil Reportedly Nears a Deal for Pioneer, a Shale Giant

Exxon Mobil is reportedly in talks to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, a major shale driller, in what would be the biggest takeover of the year.