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The Strait of Hormuz is facing a blockade. These countries will be most impacted
Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026. Anadolu | Getty Images The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is sending shockwaves across global energy markets, with Asia expected to face the maximum pain. A senior […]
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Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C) welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov (L) and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 14, 2025. – | Afp | Getty Images As U.S. and Israeli strikes entered their third day, […]
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Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip
Key Points U.S. strikes on Iran raised doubts about Trump’s planned visit to China. Prediction markets showed increased bets on a greater likelihood of a delayed Trump trip. Analysts said trade talks may outweigh geopolitical tensions for both sides. Source
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Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%
Interception attempts are made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, in Jerusalem March 1, 2026. Ammar Awad | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets tumbled Monday as the conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israel escalates, following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns over energy supplies. […]
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Iran may ‘lash out harder’ as Khamenei’s death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what’s next
TOPSHOT – A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images) Afp | Getty Images The escalating conflict in the Middle East is fueling fears that Washington’s pursuit of regime change in Iran, and Tehran’s retaliation, could destabilize regions from the Gulf to […]
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How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The joint U.S. and Israeli attack on OPEC member Iran risks a major oil supply disruption in the Middle East that, in a worst-case scenario, could trigger a global economic recession. Follow CNBC’s live coverage of the U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran Iran is the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC at just over 3 million barrels […]
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China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch performances to welcome the ‘God of Wealth’ during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in Beijing, China, on February 21, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer market is recovering — just enough that policymakers likely won’t need to roll out the large-scale stimulus that investors have long […]
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Trump insists trade deals safe after Supreme Court ruling upends tariff authority, but partners aren’t so sure
President Donald Trump walks past Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice Brent Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Mary Coney Barrett as he arrives for the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Win Mcnamee | […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: What’s at stake in the countdown to the Trump-Xi meeting
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story As street traffic returns in Beijing after a nine-day holiday, there’s little time for businesses to breathe, ahead of a critical few weeks for U.S.-China […]
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South Korea and Japan stocks hit fresh highs amid regional gains after Wall Street’s AI relief rally
A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in front of a big screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (C) and the Korean won/USD exchange rate (R) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on April 9, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea and Japan stocks […]
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