War Profiteers and Human Costs: The Uneven Economic Toll of the Iran Conflict The six months since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran have seen a peculiar phenomenon emerge: investors are profiting handsomely while consumers and vulnerable populations bear the brunt of the conflict's economic toll.
Initial dire predictions of surging oil prices, worldwide recession, and economic catastrophe failed to materialize – at least, not yet. The global economy has rebounded remarkably.
Markets have regained stability, and investors who weathered the initial storm are now reaping rewards.