Iran Conflict Rattles Global Economy: Business Surveys Signal Stagflation Risks

Business surveys show the Iran conflict is dampening global growth and spiking inflation expectations across the US, Eurozone, UK, and Japan.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT

Source: Reuters

Global PMI Slump: A Snapshot of Activity

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a key indicator of economic health where a reading above 50 signals expansion, fell across every major G7 economy in March.

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