The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global energy markets as the United States and China pursue separate strategies to restore tanker traffic. With nearly 20% of global oil flows affected, geopolitical tensions and insurance disruptions threaten long-term supply stability.
The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down key Trump-era reciprocal tariffs has created deep uncertainty for Asian economies that signed trade agreements to avoid steep duties. From Japan to Indonesia, governments now face difficult geopolitical and economic choices.
Global energy markets face a historic shock on March 2, 2026. Experts project a massive 9% spike in crude prices as geopolitical tensions threaten the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices are under renewed pressure after the Israel and US attack on Iran, with Brent crude potentially rising above $100 if escalation disrupts supply routes or exports.
A joint US-Israel attack rocks Tehran with explosions heard across the capital, intensifying Middle East tensions and raising serious risks for oil prices and conflict spread.
Saudi Arabia is increasing oil production under a contingency strategy tied to potential US action against Iran. The move highlights mounting Middle East tensions and oil market volatility.
The new wave of Trump tariffs is reshaping global trade dynamics, intensifying legal disputes, and amplifying economic uncertainty. As Washington reasserts executive power over trade policy, markets, allies, and emerging economies face mounting strategic risks.
The US-China trade war intensifies after Washington introduces new 15% global tariffs. Beijing calls the measures unilateral and warns of economic and geopolitical consequences.
The week of February 13–19, 2026 exposed rising global tensions, from Iran–US escalation in the Strait of Hormuz to stalled Ukraine peace talks. Diplomacy struggles to keep pace with intensifying geopolitical risk.
