Firms Hold Back on Raising Forecasts Amid Middle East Conflict

10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

JPMorgan strategists, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, note that US companies are hesitating to upgrade earnings forecasts due to ongoing war concerns.
Industries most affected include airlines, transport companies, and manufacturers, which are experiencing pressure from rising oil prices linked to the conflict.
Despite a strong start to the year, uncertainty from the Middle East war is dampening corporate optimism and influencing financial outlooks across multiple sectors.

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