Middle East Conflict

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.

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.

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.

Iran’s latest missile attacks on Israel and its denial of Trump’s talk claims have pushed oil, shipping, and inflation risk back to the center of the global economic outlook.

Damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub has raised fears of a global gas supply shock. Here’s what it could mean for energy prices, inflation, and central banks.

A projectile striking the premises of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant has intensified fears over oil supply, inflation, and geopolitical risk even though no damage was reported.

Middle East conflict is choking LNG supply and pushing Asian utilities back toward coal, revealing how energy security and price shocks can derail the region’s transition plans.

Aramco says a prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockage could have catastrophic consequences for oil markets. Here’s what it means for inflation, shipping, and central banks.

The IMF warns that escalating conflict in the Middle East could trigger oil shocks, inflation pressure and financial market volatility, posing new risks for the global economy.

Iran says it has “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. Here’s why the crisis could shake global energy markets.