NewsMiddle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation Posted on March 4, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth. budd87309@gmail.com South Korea’s Kospi plunges 12% amid broader declines in Asia markets as Iran conflict rages Travel Advisory: Saudi Arabia (March 03, 2026) – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov)