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IEA and OPEC split on global oil demand estimates as Strait of Hormuz closure drags

The world's two most watched oil forecasters published sharply conflicting views of 2026 on Wednesday, with the IEA deepening its call for the first annual demand decline since the pandemic while OPEC still sees consumption growing, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drags on.

Euronews

Gold prices rise Rs 6,600/10g in 3 days; silver jumps Rs 16,200/kg ahead of US inflation data. Big rally brewing?

Gold and silver prices surged on the MCX, with silver gaining over 7% in three days and gold rising more than 4%, as investors awaited US inflation data and assessed the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz also supported safe-haven demand.

The Economic Times

Britain's 2027 Money Warning: How a Closed Strait of Hormuz Could Hit Your Wallet

Ernst & Young warns that the UK could face a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting inflation and economic growth. The closure affects global energy markets and UK households.

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An offer they can't refuse: Don's protection racket in the Middle East & Europe

Donald Trump's approach to international security resembles a protection racket, insisting that allies contribute more for American military support and armament. This transactional style echoes his history in real estate. Countries in the Gulf and Nato are responding to pressure for increased defense expenditures, turning their anxiety into financial gain…

The Times of India

Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger

The ongoing security issues have caused a notable drop in vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with just three commodity vessels transiting on Tuesday compared to more the previous day. In a related development, two oil tankers re-routed through the Red Sea following threats from the Iran-aligned Houthis of…

The Economic Times

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped. U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliation, escalating shipping risks significantly. Vessels are switching off tracking transponders, making navigation more difficult. One LNG tanker remains stranded after a projectile strike near Oman. Insurance firms are reviewing policy terms following recent…

The Economic Times

No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisis

India successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-minute decisions but years of strategic diversification of its oil supplier base, expanding from 27 to 41 countries. Robust infrastructure and refinery flexibility allowed for seamless redirection of supplies, proving that proactive,…

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Morgan Stanley Cuts Oil Price Forecast As Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Rebounds Faster Than Expected

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) lowered its oil price forecasts for this year and next after noting that oil tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz faster than expected.

Benzinga

The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening but Europe’s food chain suppliers cannot afford to be complacent

Our study of agri-food systems suggests that the most powerful resilience levers are not found inside single firms, but in the supply chain’s ability to adapt, collaborate, and move quickly as a network.

The Conversation

Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recovery

India's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imports. This shift represents a calculated diversification strategy, influenced by attractive discounts and apprehensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela is stepping into a crucial role, while the…

The Economic Times

World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks

Global markets are on a knife edge, facing a potential AI boom or oil shocks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors are navigating volatile conditions, with correlations between tech, interest rates, and oil creating uncertainty. The outlook hinges on the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with stagflation risks looming if oil prices…

The Economic Times

Oil Prices Plunge 5% As Donald Trump Teases Historic 'Constructive' Iran Peace Deal

Oil prices fell by 5% following Donald Trump's remarks on constructive talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, despite no concrete deal being reached yet.

International Business Times UK

Global markets rise as Iran war uncertainty keeps oil elevated

Markets climbed on Friday as hopes of a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations steadied investor nerves, but with Hormuz shipping still disrupted and oil above $100, uncertainty has far from lifted.

Euronews

ASX 200 Slides 0.57% as Geopolitical Jitters and Profit Warnings Weigh on Australian Shares

The S&P/ASX 200 index closed lower Thursday, shedding more than 50 points as renewed uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, a sharp drop in a major healthcare stock and broad sector rotation left investors cautious despite some resilience in energy and gold-related names.

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The Independent UK

Oil prices hold near $100 as Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade in place

Traffic in Strait of Hormuz at standstill as US president says blockade of Iranian ports and shores will continue

International Business Times

Oil Prices Ease to $94 as US-Iran Talks Offer Hope but Hormuz Risks Linger

World oil prices slipped modestly Tuesday amid tentative optimism over U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts, with Brent crude hovering near $94.70 per barrel as traders weighed mixed signals from the Middle East against lingering threats to global energy supplies.

Barchart

Tesla Earnings, Hormuz and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face an interesting week following conflicting signals about Strait of Hormuz access as Iran's Foreign Minister announced Friday the waterway was "completely open" citing an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The Conversation

Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices

When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally the moment electric vehicles take off for good – or just another false start?

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The Independent UK

Solar and wind energy are shielding world from worst impacts of Iran war, data shows

Analyses contradict narrative of ‘coal comeback’ that took hold after closure of Strait of Hormuz

The Times of India

20-year pause of Iran uranium enrichment & Tehran's counter: How US–Iran talks collapsed at the last mile

Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled over uranium enrichment curbs, with Washington proposing a 20-year freeze and Tehran offering five years. Disagreements also arose regarding the scope of a potential deal, including Hormuz and sanctions relief, despite initial hopes for a breakthrough.

International Business Times

Trump Posts "GREAT!!!" on Truth Social as Oil Tankers Flow Freely – What It Means for Energy Markets

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Saturday with a single emphatic word — "GREAT!!!" — accompanied by an image of empty supertankers steaming toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, signaling apparent relief as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz normalized following weeks of high-stakes tensions with Iran.

Fortune

Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is

Asian markets surged on the possibility that much needed oil, gas and commodities can start flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again.

Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder

The Fed keeps calling these events bad luck. They aren't.

International Business Times

Oil Prices Surge as Attacks on Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Heighten Fears of Supply Disruptions

Global oil prices jumped sharply Monday as attacks on multiple commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, raised alarms over potential interruptions to roughly one-fifth of the world's seaborne crude supplies.

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