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

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

Posted on June 22, 2025June 23, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, 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.

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

Posted on May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-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.

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs set to take effect as Trump stands firm on trade policy

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs set to take effect as Trump stands firm on trade policy

Posted on March 4, 2025April 3, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Markets, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Canada hits back with tariffs as Trump moves forward with 25% tariff on two of its largest trading partners-Canada and Mexico.

US-EU: Trade War Looms as Trump threatens 25% Tariff on Imports from EU

US-EU: Trade War Looms as Trump threatens 25% Tariff on Imports from EU

Posted on February 27, 2025April 18, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Inflation, United States of America, World Economy, World trade

The European Union (EU), America’s third-largest trading partner, retaliates after Trump unveils a 25% tariff on EU imports, a move that could drive inflation and escalate global trade tensions.

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