Event Brief
Iran war squeezes Europe’s economy as growth slumps
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Euro zone business activity contracted faster while inflation pressures intensified, raising recession fears.
WHO: Euro zone businesses
WHAT: Euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years as inflation pressures intensified.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET
WHERE: Euro zone
WHY: Energy costs rose due to the Iran war, deepening pressure on households and intensifying inflation.
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