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Economy gets boost from World Cup and peace talks with Iran, but it’s not past the danger point

Economy gets boost from World Cup and peace talks with Iran, but it’s not past the danger point
MarketWatch Tuesday 23 June 2026, 14:17 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read
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The U.S. economy got some relief in June from declining oil prices and the start of the 2026 World Cup, but it’s still feeling the strain from the conflict with Iran.

The U.S. economy got some relief in June from declining oil prices and the start of the 2026 World Cup, but it’s still feeling the strain from the conflict with Iran.
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