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UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

The Standard

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July 12, 2026

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UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

Some economists are expecting GDP to have flatlined or declined in May, after slipping by 0.1 in April.

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Middle East Eye

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran inflation nears 89% as war strains economy

Iran inflation nears 89 as war strains economy Iran's inflation rate accelerated sharply in June, reaching 88.6 percent year-on-year, according to the country's Statistics Centre, which linked the surge to the economic impact of the recent war. The official agency said food prices more than doubled during the Persian month of Khordad, which runs from 22 May to 21 June, compared with the same period last year. Bread and grain prices rose nearly 138.8 percent, while red meat and poultry prices increased 178.2 percent. Iran has faced persistent inflationary pressures for years amid international sanctions and economic instability. People and traffic move through central Tehran, 22 June 2026, after the United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil following talks in Switzerland (Atta Kenare/AFP)

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jordan’s Economy Defies Regional Pressures with 2.9% GDP Growth in Q1 2026

Jordan’s economy maintained its steady upward trajectory at the start of 2026, recording a real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 2.9 in the first quarter, according to the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ).

Eunews

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· Jun 25, 2026

ECB flags high energy prices this summer and inflation above target through mid-2027

The outlook is set out in the European Central Bank’s economic bulletin. Rising prices are also spilling over into services and food. In the short term, investment is being held back, while defence spending is cushioning the effects of the war in Iran

Foreign Policy

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· Jun 22, 2026

Starmer Resigns as Burnham Eyes Top Job

A decade after Brexit, the United Kingdom is still struggling to stabilize.

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 7, 2026

Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026

Released amid a dynamic and complex global economic landscape, the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 highlights the effects of geopolitical tensions, evolving trade routes, and volatile foreign exchange markets. Even with resilient financial markets, these macroeconomic shifts are significantly altering the cost of living for the worlds affluent. Globally, the price of [] The post Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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· Jul 10, 2026

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Related coverage for "UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth": Middle East Eye — Iran inflation nears 89% as war strains economy. Sada Elbalad — Jordan’s Economy Defies Regional Pressures with 2.9% GDP Growth in Q1 2026. Eunews — ECB flags high energy prices this summer and inflation above target through mid-2027. Foreign Policy — Starmer Resigns as Burnham Eyes Top Job. Middle East News 247 — Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026. The Motley Fool — PepsiCo (PEP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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