escalation

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Any further escalation in the conflict and how it affects a recent surge in oil will remain the key thing to watch from a broader market perspective.

From Barron's

This time, however, Citi analysts say, as Iranian missiles have struck population centers and civilian infrastructure, “this qualitative escalation could weigh on leisure and corporate travel demand alike.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Pakistan said its February air strikes that sparked the escalation were targeting militants.

From Barron's

The numbers were crunched before the air strikes and escalation of the conflict.

From BBC

“However, any further material escalation would amplify supply-side pressures and present significant upside risk,” BMI says.

From The Wall Street Journal