Economy – Deena Zaidi

List: U.S. Government Shutdowns Since 1976

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Inflation, World Economy, World economy

Here’s a list of All U.S. Government Shutdowns and Their Duration Since 1976

Asia’s top economies are most vulnerable to any disruption at the Strait of Hormuz

June 23, 2025August 8, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, India, United States of America, World Economy

Over a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making Asia’s top economies especially vulnerable to any disruption.

Why the Strait of Hormuz Remains the World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint

June 22, 2025June 23, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade

Roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making any disruption a potential shock to global energy markets.

Iran–Israel Clash Threatens Oil Chokepoints & Global Shipping

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025Deena 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.