data viz – Deena Zaidi

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026Deena ZaidiBanking News, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

Rising oil prices are feeding inflation risks, forcing central banks to delay rate cuts despite easing geopolitical tensions.

Iran war oil prices: Brent Crude rises as Strait of Hormuz supply threatens global markets

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, China, Graphs, Graphs, Markets, Middle East, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Oil prices surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of Strait of Hormuz disruption, a chokepoint that carries about 20% of global crude supply.

Iran–Israel Clash Threatens Oil Chokepoints & Global Shipping

February 28, 2026March 3, 2026Deena ZaidiMiddle East, World Economy

Israel’s strikes on Iran’s strategic sites have sent Brent crude and gold prices sharply higher, while potential threats to Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz chokepoints could force shipping reroutes, risking wider global supply-chain disruptions.

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, Europe, Inflation, Japan, World economy, World Economy

In Japan, the only Asian economy in G7, core inflation rose at its fastest annual pace in over two years, climbing to 3.5% in April, according to data released Friday. I mapped the inflation (with some caveats) to look at the overall inflation trend in G7 economies.