international trade – Page 2

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.

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

June 5, 2025August 7, 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.

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.