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World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Plastics, aluminum, and microchips: What the closure of the Strait of Hormuz costs the world economy beyond oil and gas

A Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts global trade in fertilizers, chemicals, and refined products, creating cascading economic impacts beyond oil prices through supply chain disruptions affecting developing regions disproportionately.
World politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump's action against Iran is yet another wobble for government debt, warns UBS | Fortune

U.S.-Iran escalation creates four macroeconomic concerns: higher oil prices affecting inflation, Red Sea shipping disruptions, potential Suez Canal rerouting, and increased U.S. fiscal debt from military spending.
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