The Iran Conflict Is About to Hit Corporate Earnings
By Phil Rosen
Published on March 20, 2026.
The Iran conflict is set to impact corporate earnings, with companies warning that the impact of the conflict will be seen until April, when earnings season begins. The oil shock from the conflict has already led to warnings from some companies about potential economic downturn. The conflict is expected to negatively impact global economic growth by 0.3% and potentially lead to higher inflation.
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