Topic
geopolitical-disruptions
2 stories related to this topic, newest first.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld4 days agoDeveloping
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Creates Divergent Economic Effects for Gulf Oil Exporters
A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is underway, leading to divergent economic impacts for oil exporters in the Persian Gulf. Saudi Arabia and Oman are positioned for gains from elevated oil prices, while the UAE faces reduced petrodollar income. The development highlights regiona…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)world27 days ago
Rio Tinto and Century Aluminum Increase Premiums on US Aluminum Product After Import Disruptions
Rio Tinto and Century Aluminum raised premiums on a key semi-processed aluminum product in the US by about 12% in recent weeks. The increase followed disruptions to imports from the Middle East due to the Iran war, according to sources. This affects the supply chain for aluminum…
BU