Iran war triggers Asian plastic shortage, may spur ‘Middle East plus one’ supply chain rethink
Asia’s oil crisis is quickly worsening into a full-blown material shortage, as falling stockpiles of plastics threaten industries…
German government slashes growth forecast amid Iran war fallout – POLITICO
Inflation to rebound Rising energy prices will likely push inflation back toward 3 percent this year and next,…
EU attempts to outmaneuver Iran rollercoaster with emergency energy plan – POLITICO
Coordination is also an issue. While groups are regularly convened to discuss supply issues, most real coordination takes…
How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance – POLITICO
Thailand imports solar panels from China but also Sweden and elsewhere, he said. Ultimately, Nitithanprapas said Thailand wants…
Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) – Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries…
Iran war risks private credit crisis and AI bubble bursting, Bank of England warns – POLITICO
“A tightening of supply could also affect relatively more resilient borrowers reliant on private-market finance, including UK corporates,…
How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Trigger a Global Fertilizer Shock
The trade of global fertilizer and ammonia faces intense pressure due to the effective closure of the Strait…
Iran war threatens a global recession, Finland’s Stubb warns – POLITICO
“Diplomacy is rarely a transaction,” he said. “I mean, interest can be transactional, but even then, you should…
Trump’s ‘absurdly incoherent’ Iran pleas leave allies befuddled – POLITICO
Despite the lack of concrete support, allies’ joint statement appears to be pleasing Washington. “It’s common sense for…
Iran war cuts off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks
Iran’s attack this week on Qatar’s natural gas export facility threatens to disrupt not just world energy markets but also global technology…
The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people
The Callisto tanker sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz,…
What is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Does it Matter?
Experts call the Strait of Hormuz “one of the most important chokepoints in the global energy system.” It’s…