From paint to planes, war in Iran lifts costs, dims outlook

PRESSURE ON COMPANIES ALREADY HIT BY US TARIFFS

- DIMITRI RHODES, YADARISA SHABONG & THARUNIYAA LAKSHMI

COMPANIES FROM CONSUMER goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war with Iran is driving up costs, disrupting supply chains and hurting consumer confidence, clouding financial outlooks.

The cautious tone so far in the earnings season highlights the pressure on businesses already hit by US tariffs, higher input costs and weak demand before the conflict erupted in late February.