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U.S. economy is sagging with Iran war one major source of uncertainty for business, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds

April 15, 2026·MarketWatch Top StoriesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The Federal Reserve's latest assessment signals weakening U.S. economic momentum amid geopolitical tensions, which could pressure global risk appetite and potentially redirect capital flows toward safer havens, impacting GCC equity valuations and foreign investment inflows. For Gulf investors with U.S. exposure, this softening backdrop may warrant portfolio rebalancing, while regional economies dependent on oil price stability should monitor how sustained uncertainty affects energy markets and fiscal planning.

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