Nearly 75 percent of farmers surveyed before the war said the crop sector was in a recession. They face bigger hurdles this planting season.
Category: Persian Gulf
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War With Iran Puts Further Strain on America’s Pessimistic Farmers
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Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
The New York Times – Business:Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked
The New York Times – Business:The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
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How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
The New York Times – Business:Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
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How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
The New York Times – Business:Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
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Trump Family’s Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Raise Ethics Worries
President Trump will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, who oversees a major construction project that is in talks with the Trump family business.
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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
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Large Oil Producers Around the Persian Gulf Ramp Up Exports
Saudi Arabia and other oil states are rushing to load tankers in case the Israel-Iran fighting spreads to export installations.
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The Markets Are Balancing on a Knife’s Edge
The world has been anything but peaceful, but you wouldn’t know that from looking at the markets.
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As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force
The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.
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Oman Draws Visitors, and Residents, with Hospitality, Sunshine and, Yes, Golf
The New York Times – Travel:Slung alongside the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, the welcoming nation beckons those looking for a quieter experience in a booming region.