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.

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First reported Sep 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

Published Sep 25, 2026, 4:05 PM

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