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Hormuz Shock: Why Asia Faces the Sharpest Economic Pain From the New Oil Crisis

Rising Hormuz tensions are pushing oil above $100 and exposing Asia's deep vulnerability to imported energy, inflation pressure, weaker currencies, and central-bank uncertainty.

2026.04.13

Middle East Conflict

Saudi Oil Disruption Is Turning Into Asia’s Next Inflation Test

Attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure have cut oil output and pipeline flows, raising inflation and policy risks across Asia’s oil-importing economies.

2026.04.10

Global Economy

Why Geopolitics Has Overtaken Inflation as Central Banks’ Top Risk in 2026

A new survey shows central banks now see geopolitics as the biggest global risk, reshaping reserve management, dollar sentiment, gold demand, and FX intervention strategy.

2026.04.08

Global Economy

The Oil Shock That Could Reshape the Global Economy

The IEA says the current oil and gas crisis is worse than the shocks of 1973, 1979 and 2022 combined. Here is how the Hormuz disruption is feeding inflation, slowing growth and rattling global markets.

2026.04.07

Global Economy

OPEC+ Raised Output. The Oil Market Still Has a Supply Problem.

OPEC+ raised oil output for May, but the move looks largely symbolic as Hormuz disruption, damaged energy infrastructure, and wartime logistics keep global supply tight.

2026.04.06

Global Economy

Why Rising Food Prices Could Become the Next Global Inflation Shock

Global food prices rose again in March as energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed up wheat, vegetable oil and sugar. Here is why that matters for inflation, central banks and consumers.

2026.04.03

Middle East Conflict

The New Oil Shock Is Here: Trump, Iran, and the Global Cost of Hormuz Risk

Oil prices surged after Trump vowed continued attacks on Iran. Here’s why the Strait of Hormuz disruption could reignite inflation and rattle the global economy.

2026.04.02

Middle East Conflict

Trump Reopens the NATO Question — and Markets May No Longer Ignore It

Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could leave NATO has raised new questions for Europe’s security, defense spending, energy risk, and market stability. Here’s why investors should pay attention.

2026.04.01

Global Economy

ECB Rate-Hike Bets Return as Nagel Signals April Move Is Possible

Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel says an April ECB rate hike is an option as the Iran-driven energy shock revives eurozone inflation risks and clouds growth.

2026.03.26

Eurozone

Global Energy Crisis Deepens as Emergency Supply Measures Fall Short

The global energy crisis is intensifying as emergency oil supply measures fail to close the gap. Here’s how the shock could drive inflation, disrupt trade, and reshape central bank expectations.

2026.03.25

Global Economy