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cnbc.com > 03/31/2026 > european-defense-tech-startups-iran-war-gulf-states.html

European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (799+ words) European defense tech startups are ramping up commercial discussions with Middle East governments since the Iran war, company execs told CNBC. Another CEO said interest from Gulf states was "skyrocketing" as they race to bolster measures to counter drone and…...

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cnbc.com > 03/27/2026 > gold-rises-on-dip-buying-but-heads-for-fourth-weekly-loss.html

Gold rises on dip-buying but heads for fourth weekly loss

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (316+ words) Gold prices surged more than 3% "on Friday on dip-buying after a pullback earlier this week, while investors looked for signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. Spot gold rose 3.6% to $4,536.29 per ounce. "U.S. gold futures for April delivery gained 3.6% to…...

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cnbc.com > 03/25/2026 > jll-ceo-says-growth-is-now-uncertain-in-the-middle-east.html

JLL CEO says growth is now uncertain in the Middle East

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (11+ words) JLL CEO says growth is now uncertain in the Middle East'CNBC...

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cnbc.com > 03/19/2026 > oil-rises-3percent-after-iran-strikes-middle-east-energy-facilities.html

Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (372+ words) Oil'prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's'war'with the U.S. and Israel. Brent futures'were up $3.69, or 3.44%, to $111.07 by…...

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cnbc.com > 03/17/2026 > gold-firms-as-investors-assess-middle-east-fallout-ahead-of-policy-decisions.html

Gold firms as investors assess Middle East fallout ahead of policy decisions

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (276+ words) Gold'prices edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed by easing fears of prolonged disruptions to oil shipments, while investors assessed the economic impact of the Middle East conflict ahead of a slew of central bank policy decisions this week. Spot'gold'firmed 0.4% to $5,023.19 per…...