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GCC Households Watched Food Prices Jump 40% to 120% in Three Months. The Deal Changes That. But Not Immediately.
When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026, it did not just disrupt oil markets. It directly threatened the food supply of the countries that depend on the Strait for their imports. Gulf Cooperation Council states rely on the Strait for over 80% of their caloric intake.
Falling Oil Prices Have Changed the Rate Calculus for Central Banks Across Asia and Europe. Here Is How.
Oil Fell 20% From Its 2026 Peak This Week. Here Is What That Does to the Global Inflation Outlook.
Gold Is 16% Below Its All-Time High Even After Months of War. Here Is Why Investors Are Reassessing.
Gold hit its all-time closing high in January 2026, rising sharply on expectations of Middle East escalation and safe haven demand. Then the Iran war actually started, the Strait of Hormuz closed, and gold did not break out. It failed to sustain momentum above $5,200 per ounce even
Qatar Was the World's Largest LNG Exporter. Then Iran Hit Ras Laffan. Here Is What That Has Cost.
