US business activity slips to 11-month low in March amid Iran war, S&P Global survey shows
Reuters • 3/24/2026
Summary
US business activity fell to an 11-month low in March, as reported by a survey from S&P Global. This decline is occurring amid the ongoing war in Iran.
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