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August 3, 2026 · No. 214

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, said that while AI and the Fed may be issues more at the forefront of the economic conversation, risk from the Iran war and its subsequent impact on fuel stores remains an important factor in the background

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Stocks·49m ago

Iran War Risk Still Important in Background, Says Torsten Slok

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, said that while AI and the Fed may be issues more at the forefront of the economic conversation, risk from the Iran war and its subsequent impact on fuel stores remains an important factor in the background. Slok also commented the possibility that the Fed may have fewer meetings, saying that market will still try to price the Fed regardless of the schedule. (Source: Bloomberg)

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US Back and Forth on Iran Confused Everyone in Region, Says Michael Allen

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