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In the World, World politics 6th August 2026

Iran announces agreement with Oman on proposed route through Strait of Hormuz

Report by Link Securities According to Bloomberg, Iran has announced an agreement with Oman on a proposed route through the Strait of Hormuz which could reopen the sea passage to shipping. Media sources indicate that under the 60-day agreement ships would enter via the Iranian side and exit off the coast of Oman in coordination with Iran. The agreement would provide for the United States and Iran to resume negotiations…

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In the World 23rd March 2026

IEA director describes this crisis as worse than both 1970s oil crises combined

Norbolsa | Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz, failing which he will begin targeting its power facilities, but Iran is threatening to attack the critical infrastructure of all its neighbours. In addition to the latest ‘threats’, there is concern that we are now entering the fourth week of the conflict, with no sign of a solution, which increases the likelihood of facing more far-reaching…

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In the World 14th January 2026

Iranian economic crisis: rial loses almost 45% against dollar in 2025 with inflation above 40%

Intermoney | On the geopolitical agenda, where there are too many open fronts, issues such as Iran should not be overlooked. Since the beginning of the year, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime has been suffering from a wave of protests that are intensifying as a result of a battered economy and the currency crisis. This began at the end of last year, when the Iranian rial reached a historic low of…

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World economy 17th April 2022

Can Iran Replace Russian Gas Export to Europe?

European Views | The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues and so do the global gas supply issues. Iran hopes to step in and become Europe’s main gas provider replacing Russian gas export. Iran to Offer Alternative to Russian Gas Export in Europe Being the second-largest gas reserves globally, Iran has 34 trillion cubic metres of natural gas. It’s nearly 17% of the world’s total reserves. Some believe that Iran…

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Markets, World economy 12th January 2020

What US-Iran tensions mean for investors

Neil Dwane (Allianz) | The financial markets are signalling that the situation in the Middle East won’t get out of hand, but US-Iran friction could continue for some time. The defence industry and oil and gas-related sectors could remain well-supported, but overall we believe investors should be cautious yet patient. Look to higher-quality stocks with lower correlations to the broader market and “hunt for income” if headline volatility is a risk you wish to avoid.

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World economy 22nd October 2018

What If Oil Goes To $100?

Brent oil prices are up more than 30% this year and have reached levels last seen in 2014. BoAML’s team on Commodities have revised up their forecasts; they now expect Brent to peak at $95/bbl by the end of 2Q 2019. They also consider the impact on global growth of an even larger and more sustained oil spike. Specifically discuss the factors that could drive oil prices to $100/bbl, and hash out the winners and losers.

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Markets 13th December 2016

Oil Rally Fuels Reflation Euphoria

Julius Baer Research |  Non-OPEC producers under the lead of Russia will join OPEC’s supply cuts, which was necessary for the deal to become effective. With the paperwork done, oil producers must now walk the talk. There are many buts and ifs and we remain sceptical if compliance with the quotas is sufficient to materially shift the oil market’s balance

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World economy 15th July 2016

When Commodities Crash, Populists Suffer


The precipitous drop in oil prices in particular has forced rentier states, which were able to count on massive energy profits to fund generous state largesse up until a few years ago, to diversify their economic relationships with Europe and the rest of the world. These profits allowed states like Saudi Arabia and Iran to get by with incredibly inefficient economies, which officials in both countries are now actively restructuring in order to stimulate real growth and attract international business.

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Markets 18th April 2016

Doha meeting: No Deal, As Politics Trump Economics

BARCLAYS | The Doha meeting, among 16 oil producers (OPEC and non-OPEC) concluded on Sunday, without an agreement on a production freeze. The much-awaited meeting exposed the political rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and ultimately doomed the agreement. Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar and Venezuela agreed on a draft in advance to be put forward to the group, but the Saudis changed their stance on Sunday morning.