Iran conflict rattles global markets as Waller suggests rate hikes and Trump reinstates shipping blockade.

The entities involved

• MSCI →

  American financial service provider

  • MSCI downgraded information flow criteria for Indonesia, which influences the perception of the Philippine market.Mon 15:12
  • Market cap valuation of SpaceX is nearing parity with Amazon.com, while MSCI and FTSE Russell are considering adding SpaceX to their indices.Mon 03:37
• FED →

  business

  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Mon 17:37
  • Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting petroleum liquids movement and raising inflation concerns, which Donald Trump views as a potential solution.Mon 16:16
• Christopher Waller →

  American economist

  Nothing else this week.

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

Related events

• Summit discusses trade and economic support for Tehran amidst Middle East conflict uncertainty and strong US business data.Thu 22:12
• The Trump administration imposed financial sanctions on Iranian targets amid ongoing global fuel supply disruptions.Sep 4
• The ongoing conflict with Iran is causing economic concerns and prompting discussions about the impact on U.S. defense needs.Aug 7
• Trump considers massive military attack on Iran, driving oil price surges and inflation reassessment.Jul 24
• The Iran conflict is impacting US oil prices and influencing Fed expectations regarding the US dollar.Aug 10