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Hormuz Closure Concerns Impact Markets; Saudis Bypass Strait as Oil Exports Surge

Experts warn the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could pose significant problems, with market sentiment leading to the weakening of the Rupiah and potential increases in U.S. beef prices. Saudi oil sales to top Asia buyers are expected to drop due to Hormuz disruptions, prompting Saudis to bypass the strait with surging oil exports from Yanbu towards a 5 million target.

25 Mar, 08:45 — 26 Mar, 06:07
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NYTMostly Factual11h ago

Asia Is Getting Crushed Between Oil Prices and the Dollar

From India to Southeast Asia to South Korea, currencies are crumbling as governments race to secure fuel that is priced in American money.

By Alex Travelli, Choe Sang-Hun, Sui-Lee Wee and Jason Gutierrez

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wsjHigh7h ago

JGBs Mixed; Investors Assess Rising Oil Prices Against Potential U.S.-Iran Talks - WSJ

JGBs Mixed; Investors Assess Rising Oil Prices Against Potential U.S.-Iran Talks  WSJ

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Iran is 'trying to give the global economy a heart attack' by closing Strait of Hormuz, UAE minister says

United Arab Emirates official Lana Nusseibeh criticized Iran's restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz and its use of ballistic missiles and drones during an interview with Fox News.

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting

Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which a fifth of the world’s crude typically passes, remains shut

By Chan Ho-Him

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forbes18h ago

How The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Could Drive Up U.S. Beef Prices - Forbes

How The Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Could Drive Up U.S. Beef Prices  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual17h ago

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Is Affecting More Than Just Oil Prices. Here Are 4 Stocks That Could Get Hit in 2026.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual3h ago

K-beauty defies record foreign exodus

Foreign investors are dumping Korean stocks at a record pace since the Iran conflict, while quietly buying K-beauty on resilient global demand. Foreign outflows have accelerated sharply in recent weeks. As of Tuesday, foreign investors had already surpassed February’s record net selling of 21.1 trillion won ($14 billion) on the Korea Exchange, offloading a net 22.3 trillion won worth of shares. The Korean won also breached the 1,510 per dollar mark for the first time in 17 years, as Korea’s heav

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual11h ago

Asia braces for worst-case energy scenarios as Iran war drags on

In the weeks since the Middle East conflict began, nations have shifted into emergency footing, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz's importance to global energy flows.

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zerohedgeLow5h ago

Saudis Bypass Hormuz As Oil Exports From Yanbu Surge Toward 5 Million Target

Saudis Bypass Hormuz As Oil Exports From Yanbu Surge Toward 5 Million Target One week ago, when fears that the Strait of Hormuz blockade would mean a permanent collapse in oil supply (we have since seen that Iran is allowing "friendly" ships to cross the strait, especially if they grease the toll-keeper with $2 million per crossing) hit a fever pitch and pushed the price of Brent to $120, we said that "Saudi Arabia Has Already Revived More Than Half Its Oil Exports Via Hormuz By...

By Tyler Durden

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malay-mailMixed8h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore concerned over Strait of Hormuz closure amid West Asia conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Malaysia and Singapore have expressed serious concern over the closure of the...

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tempo-englishMostly Factual1d ago

Rupiah Weakens as Hormuz Closure Fuels Risk-Off Sentiment - Tempo.co English

Rupiah Weakens as Hormuz Closure Fuels Risk-Off Sentiment  Tempo.co English

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kuwait-timesMixed16h ago

Hormuz is repricing the world - Kuwait Times

Hormuz is repricing the world  Kuwait Times

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