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New Zealand Urges A Quick Resolution to The Iran War

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Western finance ministers warned the Iran war’s prolonged conflict threatens global economic stability, citing irreversible growth and inflation impacts even if resolved. The UK-led statement emphasized escalation risks to energy security and supply chains. New Zealand’s Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined calls for urgent US-led de-escalation, highlighting the war’s strain on Western economies and inflation pressures. The Strait of Hormuz disruptions remain a critical flashpoint. The US faces mounting pressure from allies to end the conflict, as economic forecasts worsen. Treasury Secretary Bessent confirmed no renewal of Iranian or Russian oil waivers, tightening energy markets. China’s Xi pledged deeper Russia coordination, complicating Western diplomatic efforts. Analysts warn of "imported inflation" from prolonged regional instability, exacerbating central bank challenges. Morgan Stanley and Bank of America reported record volatility-driven profits, underscoring market turbulence. The IMF cautioned against rushed rate hikes amid uncertain geopolitical and economic conditions.
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Apr 15th, 2026New Zealand Urges A Quick Resolution to The Iran WarA group of Western finance ministers, said the Iran war has caused a regrettable loss of life and warned that a prolonged conflict risks derailing the global economy. The joint statement said that the growth and inflation impact will persist even if there was a lasting resolution to the conflict. “Renewed hostilities, a widening of the conflict or continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would pose serious additional risks to global energy security, supply chains, and economic and financial stability,” the statement released by the UK government said. It marks the latest effort by Western countries to ramp up pressure on the US to end the war, which has dented their growth prospects and raised the threat of another jump in inflation. Nicola Willis, New Zealand Finance Minister joined Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the impact of the War in Iran on the global economy and New Zealand's. Duration:3:05Xi Vows Closer Coordination With RussiaDuration:11:21New Zealand Urges A Quick Resolution to the Iran WarBusinessweek Daily Duration:9:13IMF's Georgieva Says Central Banks Should Not Rush When It Comes to Hiking RatesDuration:3:35Famed Investor Mark Mobius Has Died at 89ExclusiveDuration:11:26Morgan Stanley CEO Pick on Iran, Inflation Risk and Private CreditDuration:1:49BofA Equity Traders Post Record Quarter on Market VolatilityDuration:0:17US Won't Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Treasury Secretary Bessent SaysDuration:1:17Morgan Stanley CEO Concerned About ‘Imported’ InflationAvailable on:Listen onApple TVListen onRokuListen onSamsung TVListen onFire TVListen onAndroid TVListen onRakuten TVListen onHaystack NewsWatch BTV in your area:Channel Finder

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