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The Middle East faces instability, with Iran central to the conflict, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz harms the global economy.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 28

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  1. Southern African businesses are struggling with subdued consumer demand due to global supply shocks.
  2. The South African Reserve Bank Governor announced a policy rate increase amid global supply chain disruptions and war-driven inflation.

How it started

10 reports, 9 independent, last reported Aug 19. The briefing below covers this first event.

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The Middle East faces instability, with Iran central to the conflict, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz harms the global economy.

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Middle EastMohammad Fathali

How it developed

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  1. Middle East instability led to a bond rout.1 source
  2. Beijing calls for dialogue on regional issues and urges commitment to a peace process in the Middle East.Sub-event
  3. SABIC declared force majeure due to the US/Iran war, causing disruptions in the Hormuz strait that altered styrene trade flows, prompting India to seek new supplies.Sub-event
  4. US decision-makers escalated conflict with Iran.1 source
  5. The South African Reserve Bank is managing inflation risks driven by the Middle East conflict, while El Nino impacts food prices.Sub-event
  6. Binding and expanded agreements for LNG supply have been secured, despite the ongoing conflict resetting the supply and demand backdrop.Sub-event
  7. Energy prices affect interest rate reviews by the ECB, while a ceasefire allows detailed negotiations on conflict in the Middle East.Sub-event
  8. Middle East instability driven by Iran's centrality and the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.1 source
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  1. Tentative deal reached to end Iran war, impacting regional oil flows.1 source
  2. Iran is identified as the primary source of regional instability in the Middle East.1 source
  3. Iran's deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz affects global inflation and central bank policies.1 source

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