WorldPingFaisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make
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He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
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- Reported by BBC Business and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:00:42 UTC.
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