Crude Surges as Hormuz Peace Deal Falters

Oil Surges Past $100 as Middle East Conflict Paralyses Shipping

Renewed Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure have pushed Brent crude back above $101, neutralising a record release of strategic reserves by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite the IEA dumping 400 million barrels into the market, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has kept traders on edge. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude…

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Middle-East War Threatens Global Economy, IMF Chief Warns

Middle-East War Threatens Global Economy, IMF Chief Warns

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader has plunged global markets into a “prolonged period of flux,” the head of the IMF warned on Thursday. Kristalina Georgieva told the “Asia in 2050” conference in Bangkok that the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States is a severe test of global economic resilience. Brent crude…

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