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U.S. businesses hit the brakes on hiring and spending as Iran war dims optimism over economy, Fed report finds

April 15, 2026·MarketWatch Top StoriesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

U.S. economic uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions is dampening business confidence and capital deployment, which could slow global growth and weigh on oil demand—a critical consideration for GCC exporters. For Gulf investors with U.S. exposure through equities or Treasury holdings, this signals potential headwinds for corporate earnings and broader market sentiment in coming quarters. The slowdown may also influence Federal Reserve policy decisions, indirectly affecting currency pegs and regional monetary conditions that GCC economies are tied to.

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