Global trade – Deena Zaidi

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

June 23, 2025June 23, 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.

U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 56% as April Imports Fall

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025Deena ZaidiWorld Economy, World trade

April’s trade deficit plunged from a revised $138.3 billion in March to $61.6 billion, driven by a 16% drop in imports that reversed the pre-“liberation day” spike.

U.S. inflation drops to 2.4% as egg prices peaked at $6.23 per doz. in March

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025Deena ZaidiWorld Economy

U.S. inflation dropped to 2.4% in March as consumer prices fell slightly, easing from 2.8% in February. The dip comes amid new tariffs from President Trump and ongoing Fed caution on interest rate cuts. Food prices, however, continued to rise—egg prices surged 60.4% year-over-year.