Iran war is a major source of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, Fed’s ‘beige book’ says

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Claim Iran war is a major source of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, Fed’s ‘beige book’ says
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Generated 2026-04-15 18:28

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U.S. businesses are pulling back from making major decisions due to uncertainty stemming from the war with Iran, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest report on regional economies, known as the “beige book.”

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Original article published by MarketWatch on April 15, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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