How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets

from Weekend Edition Saturday · host Ashish Valentine

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.

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