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Global Economy Slowing as Middle East Conflict Bites, Surveys Show

WSJ Economy May 21, 2026 · 8:33 am Read Original
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Global Economy Slowing as Middle East Conflict Bites, Surveys Show

Business activity in Europe and Asia slowed in May as energy costs rose and new orders cooled, an indication the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East has weakened the global economy.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published May 21, 2026 · 8:33 am
Article ID u704g6g
Original URL Open source
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