The U.S. economy before and after the Iran war, in five charts

Nearly seven months in, the conflict now casts a cloud of uncertainty — with no end in sight.

Reporting via NBC News

First reported Sep 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Published Sep 30, 2026, 8:57 p.m.

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