2026-04-13

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Bloomberg — 2026-04-13#

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US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend peace talks with Iran collapsed in Islamabad, sending oil prices surging back above $100 a barrel. Tensions escalated rapidly as Iran threatened to target all Gulf ports and Trump vowed to attack approaching Iranian vessels, though the US president later claimed Tehran had reached out to revive negotiations. The unfolding energy shock is rattling global markets, raising the prospect of $150 oil, and forcing energy-dependent economies across Asia and Europe to scramble for alternatives.

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Bloomberg — Week of 2026-03-28 to 2026-04-03#

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The US-Iran conflict saw extreme volatility, whipsawing global markets as brief diplomatic hopes were crushed by a sharp escalation that included Iran downing a US F-15E and effectively shuttering the Strait of Hormuz. The prolonged hostilities and threats against civilian infrastructure pushed physical oil prices past $140 a barrel, threatening global growth and triggering severe stagflation warnings from central banks worldwide.

2026-04-10

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Bloomberg — 2026-04-10#

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US inflation surged by the most in nearly four years as the ongoing war with Iran sent gasoline prices skyrocketing, dragging consumer sentiment to a record low of 47.6. The hotter-than-expected data threatens to erode bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut this year, just as a US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance heads to Islamabad for high-stakes ceasefire negotiations to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-03

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Bloomberg — 2026-04-03#

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Iran shot down a US F-15E fighter jet for the first time in the war, while also targeting energy facilities across Arab Gulf states. The escalating conflict forced Abu Dhabi to suspend operations at its largest natural gas processing facility. As President Trump issues fresh threats against Iranian infrastructure, the disruption has effectively shuttered the Strait of Hormuz and is sending major shockwaves through global energy supply chains.

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Bloomberg — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

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A volatile US-Iran military conflict sent global markets on a wild ride this week, culminating in a fragile, Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire ahead of critical talks in Islamabad. The escalating crisis effectively choked off the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a devastating energy shock that sent gasoline prices skyrocketing and forced an abrupt reassessment of central bank rate-cut timelines globally. Although a mid-week truce triggered a massive relief rally that dragged oil below $100 a barrel, enduring maritime gridlock and escalating secondary conflicts ensure the geopolitical risk premium remains heavily priced into global assets.