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“Businesses themselves cannot significantly increase their inventory in advance. If the conflict drags on, the impact is likely to emerge rapidly.”

From Barron's

But the $800m in estimated damages to US military infrastructure - a figure that's higher than has been previously reported - offers a picture of the steep costs to the US as the conflict drags on.

From BBC

The fallout has dragged the Gulf states into the war amid the largest energy supply disruption in history.

From Los Angeles Times

As the conflict drags towards a fourth week, equities remain sensitive to fears over global energy markets, with oil still holding around $100 a barrel amid the effective closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's

That could drag the index back to the lowest levels since Nov. 20, and deepen its 3.5% decline for the year.

From Barron's