Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growth

The conflict involving Iran threatens another price spike that could undermine the president's central case for lower interest rates.

A near-halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation

JEDDAH: As the US-backed conflict between Israel and Iran entered its fourth day, economists warned the fallout could spread well beyond the region, threatening higher inflation,…

Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.

Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persists

Global oil and gas prices have spiked as the conflict in the Middle East halts energy exports from the region. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to John Collingridge, the Guardian’s head of…

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.