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In the Strait of Hormuz, the traditional power of the dollar is collapsing in the face of Tehran’s resilience and the new geopolitical balances. Meanwhile, eight indices reveal how the US’s most important economic weapon has lost its effectiveness, signaling the end of an era of undisputed hegemony. In particular, as OPEC members have long …
Global financial markets fell on Sunday, April 12, as S&P 500 futures and Bitcoin fell, while oil prices rose, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (12/4) aimed at increasing pressure on Iran to reach an agreement. Trump said via Truth Social that the US Navy …
Recent developments in the Middle East are a stark reminder that geopolitical tension can, almost overnight, translate into energy insecurity, trade disruptions, inflationary costs, and heightened financial uncertainty. These changes affect not just the general economic climate, but the very core of strategic and investment decisions: the way boards, investment committees, and senior executives evaluate …