Paris, France, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be roccky

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2026-04-08

The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace. - Oil prices - The ceasefire sent oil prices tumbling, with the main international contracts falling below $100 a barrel. That should bring relief for retail customers at the pump, where surging petrol prices in recent we......

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