Middle East – Page 5

Why Are Oil Prices Falling While War Rages in the Middle East?

Energy markets have shrugged off the fighting between Israel and Hamas so far, focusing instead on forecasts of subdued demand.

By Stanley Reed

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Risk of a Wider Middle East War Threatens a ‘Fragile’ World Economy

After shocks from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s little cushion if the fighting between Hamas and Israel becomes a regional conflict.

By Patricia Cohen

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Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales

Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.

By Eric Lipton

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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.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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