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The CEO of Maersk, which ships 14% of everything you buy, said the Iran war is adding $500 million in monthly costs it’s trying not to pass down
Global shipping giant Maersk is absorbing $500 million in additional monthly costs as Middle East conflict forces vessels to reroute away from the Red Sea. CEO Vincent Clerc is watching closely for signs that rising prices could suppress consumer demand if those costs get passed down the supply chain. With Maersk moving roughly 14% of global trade, the stakes for everyday retail prices are significant.
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Iran may have a higher tolerance for economic pain—but the pain is excruciating as regime reveals 100% inflation in just days on some items
Iran's regime has quietly acknowledged the staggering economic toll of the conflict, with inflation on some goods doubling in a matter of days. A labor ministry official confirmed that one million jobs have already been lost, exposing the human cost behind the government's outward posture of resilience. While Tehran may be willing to absorb prolonged hardship, the speed and scale of the economic deterioration signals pressure that is increasingly difficult to contain.
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