Category: Strait of Hormuz

The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.
Is the Bond Market Signaling Danger? Or Opportunity?

The New York Times – Business:
Interest rates for long-term Treasury bonds have surged to levels last seen in 2007, before the great financial crisis.
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock

The New York Times – Business:
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
What Trump Gained, and Didn’t, From China

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.
An Uncertain World Awaits the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency, who orchestrated a multinational release of oil reserves, detailed the risks facing the economy now and beyond.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil

The New York Times – Business:
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
U.S. Targets Iran’s Missile and Drone Program With Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
The new measures are focused on Chinese companies that supply Iran’s military with materials to make drones.
Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
Maersk Ship Passed Strait of Hormuz Under U.S. Military Protection

The New York Times – Business:
A U.S.-flagged ship operated by a Maersk subsidiary exited under American military guidance, part of President Trump’s effort to encourage ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz.