Over a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making Asia’s top economies especially vulnerable to any disruption.
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Why the Strait of Hormuz Remains the World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint
Roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making any disruption a potential shock to global energy markets.
Gold Demand Hits Highest Q1 Since 2016 as Asia Leads ETF Investment Surge
Gold investment demand jumped 170% in Q1 2025 — the highest since early 2022 — driven by record ETF inflows, rising economic uncertainty, and strong buying in Asia.
China plans global push for Shanghai Gold Exchange to boost yuan-based gold trade
China is weighing plans to establish overseas warehouses for the Shanghai Gold Exchange, in a move to boost international settlement of yuan-denominated gold contracts and expand the global use of its gold benchmark.