The Iran war is impacting the global economy, and Asia is particularly vulnerable
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The Iran war poses economic risks to global markets with disproportionate vulnerability in Asian economies.
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Asian-dependent global supply chains could drive higher consumer prices and inflation affecting American purchases of goods and energy costs.
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