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World Service,19 Feb 2024,26 mins

Gaza conflict takes heavy toll on Israel's economy

World Business Report

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The Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 led to major reductions in household spending and business investment in Israel. We also assess what the Houthi Red Sea attacks mean for global shipping. Also, in the programme, our presenter Devina Gupta finds out why Paytm's digital wallet in India at risk; and how rising inflation in Nigeria is impacting businesses. (Picture: Daily life in Sana'a ahead of the US terrorist designation of Houthis comes into effect, Sanaa, Yemen - 15 Feb 2024. Picture credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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