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Markets adjust to Iran war stalemate as no end appears

CNBC reports the conflict has stretched beyond the Trump administration’s estimate of four to six weeks needed to meet its Iran objectives.

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Six months into the Iran war, markets are showing signs of adjustment to what appears to be a prolonged stalemate with no clear end in sight, according to CNBC Markets.

CNBC World similarly notes that the war has lasted much longer than the Trump administration’s earlier projection of four to six weeks to achieve its objectives in Iran.

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CNBC MarketsSix months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
CNBC WorldSix months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight

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