The development that the United States will be forced to provide dollar liquidity to the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf states affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be very bad news for the “petrodollar”. The Federal Reserve (Fed) has used swap lines with foreign central banks as a key …
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Iran will finance its reconstruction by collecting part of the oil revenues of the Persian Gulf states
Following the April 8 ceasefire and Donald Trump’s state-sponsored withdrawal from Iran, it appears that the Iranians will be able to permanently impose a “transit fee” on all oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg reported that the Islamic Republic intends to impose a $1 per barrel fee, payable in bitcoin, on every cargo …
The Eight indices who highlighted the dollar’s weakness with the Iran war
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 …
The energy premium on oil from the markets and how an energy catastrophe is imminent
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 …
The Structural cost of the Yuan’s dominance in the Global monetary system prevents China from becoming a Global leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambition to turn the yuan into a global reserve currency, potentially displacing the dollar from its hegemonic position in the international monetary system, has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years. As The Liberal Globe, we have reported on the questioning of the dollar system both because of its …
Inflationary shock and Interest rates are crashing Debt markets
Government bond prices collapsed globally as investors rushed to bet on higher interest rates after major central banks showed renewed concern that rising oil prices would trigger an inflationary shock. Three weeks after the start of the Iran war, the fallout has put upward pressure on short-term bond yields, defying until recently widespread expectations that …
The War in Iran and How It Enters as Inflation in Countries’ Economies
The war in Iran with the launch of the military operation “Epic Fury” by the United States forces and the simultaneous attack “Roaring Lion” by Israel on February 28, 2026, marked the beginning of a period of turmoil on the global energy map. What began as a precision military operation aimed at neutralizing Tehran’s nuclear …
Iran will abolish the Petrodollar and replace it with the Petroyuan
The dollar’s hegemony, which for decades was protected by the dominance of the “petrodollar,” is now facing an existential threat that cannot be questioned. Indeed, the escalating conflict with Iran is not just a regional dispute, but the catalyst that triggers the dissolution of the historic 1974 agreement. With the cracks in the Middle Eastern …
Markets brace for volatility in stocks, oil price increase after ceasefire Israel-Iran
Investors are bracing for volatility in global stock markets as the US airstrike on Iran over the weekend raises the risk of escalating tensions in the Middle East and a possible spike in oil prices, sending shockwaves through energy, trade and shipping markets. Volatility is expected to dominate markets in Asia, Europe and Wall Street. …
A possible wave of hyperinflation could drown Western economies if the Strait of Hormuz is closed
A major disruption to global energy supplies as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause a sharp and sustained rise in oil prices, further fueling inflationary pressures already weighing on consumers and businesses. In more detail: Israel’s attack on Iran on Friday, June 12, 2025, has catapulted their long-running conflict …