How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets
Published on: Friday 13 March 2026
Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.
News source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/14/nx-s1-5744647/how-the-conflict-in-iran-is-affecting-global-markets