Iran resumed oil loadings at Kharg terminal, affecting the Strait of Hormuz, while China and Indonesia helped stabilize the aluminum market.

The entities involved

• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • The Middle East conflict is causing oil price increases and inflation, leading central banks to manage policy amid global pressures.16:46
  • Azerbaijan is offering alternative energy supply and transit routes, demonstrating global energy market vulnerabilities.12:18
• China →

  cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China

  • China and ASEAN inaugurated a new phase of regional economic cooperation on October 13, 2026.19:32
  • Mélanie Joly warns that Stelco layoffs breach a 2024 agreement, coinciding with reports of China dumping cheaper steel into Canada.18:50
• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • Suahasil Nazara serves as Indonesia's finance minister as the nation faces unique macroeconomic challenges compared to Europe.16:36
  • Indonesia was elected to the UNESCO committee alongside Cambodia, Japan, and the Philippines.16:26

Related events

• Iran began blockading the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched strikes on oil facilities in the region.Oct 5
• Iran and Oman are nearing a Strait of Hormuz deal amid Houthis attacks and global economic volatility driven by FED and BOJ policies.Aug 6
• War with Iran disrupted oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz on June 19, 2026.Jun 20
• Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices are increasing demand for hydrogen fuel stocks.Sep 9
• Iran uses Houthis to disrupt shipping routes and control oil supply via its companies in the Red Sea.Jun 17