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Hormuz Reopens But The Economic Damage Remains

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may ease the most immediate fear in global energy markets, but it does not erase the damage already done. After seven weeks of disruption, higher oil and fuel costs have already worked their way into
April 17, 2026
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Singapore Grows Faster On AI Chip Demand

GDP Beats Early Estimates Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, supported by strong demand for artificial intelligence chips and semiconductor equipment despite the global pressure caused by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Gross domestic product expanded 6% year-on-year
May 26, 2026
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Iran’s Economy Strains Under War Pressure

Hormuz Leverage Comes At A Domestic Cost Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy supplies and intensified pressure on the world economy, but the war is also testing the Islamic Republic’s own ability to withstand financial strain. The
May 25, 2026
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China Drivers Rush to Pumps Ahead of Fuel Price Rise

Sinopec notice triggers queues as Beijing trims the increase Long lines formed at gas stations across China on Monday after drivers rushed to fill their tanks ahead of a newly announced fuel price increase. The surge in demand followed a notice from
May 20, 2026
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Japan Returns to Trade Surplus as Risks Grow

February rebound masks pressure from oil and tariffs Japan moved back into trade surplus in February, a modest improvement that offers some relief after the sharp deficit recorded a month earlier. But the recovery came with clear warning signs. Imports accelerated strongly,
May 19, 2026
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Producer prices rose, but not as badly as feared

Wholesale inflation picked up in March, but the increase was softer than many investors had braced for. That matters because the market had been preparing for a much uglier producer-price report after the energy shock linked to the Iran war sent fuel
April 14, 2026
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Inflation stayed sticky before the Iran shock

The latest inflation figures show the Federal Reserve was already facing an uncomfortable backdrop even before the war involving Iran sent energy prices sharply higher. Core personal consumption expenditures inflation, the Fed’s preferred underlying gauge, remained well above target in February, while
April 9, 2026
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BOJ Signals Growth Caution as Oil Shock Builds

The Bank of Japan is signaling growing concern that the war in the Middle East could do more than lift inflation. In its latest regional report, the central bank warned that surging oil prices, higher import costs, and supply disruptions may begin
April 6, 2026
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Bailey Warns on Hidden Risks in Private Credit

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has delivered his strongest warning yet about the dangers building inside the private credit market, arguing that recent failures should not be too quickly dismissed as isolated accidents. His concern is not simply about a handful
April 2, 2026
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Banks See Chance to Win Back Credit Deals

Traditional lenders target lost ground Large Wall Street banks may be approaching an inflection point in their fight to recover business lost to private credit funds. After years in which direct lenders expanded rapidly and became a dominant force in leveraged buyout
March 27, 2026
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Import prices flash a fresh inflation warning

February jump suggests cost pressures were building even before the latest energy shock US import prices rose sharply in February, delivering another sign that inflation pressures were already firming before the full effects of the Middle East conflict began to hit the
March 26, 2026
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