Middle East Conflict Clouds the Economic Outlook

Published on March 12, 2026

The military conflict in Iran and the Middle East is curtailing the global flow of oil and natural gas. This adds notable pressure to energy prices and the near-term inflation outlook, while also raising questions about countries’ reliance on energy imports and their economic resilience.

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Apollo Plans to Mark Private Credit Daily, Answering Critics

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US Department of Labor awards more than $1.6 million to assist workers affected by closure of Nebraska beef processing plant

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $1,671,239 to the Nebraska Department of Labor to support employment and training services for eligible individuals in communities affected by the closure of the Tyson Foods Inc. beef processing plant in Lexington.On Jan. 20, 2026, Tyson Foods closed its beef processing plant in Lexington, resulting in the layoff of 3,200 workers. This is an