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As Middle East tensions rise, the Strait of Hormuz has again become a focal point for policymakers and markets. Roughly one-fifth of globally traded oil passes through that narrow waterway. Any ...

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The global economy has been resilient despite challenges like tariffs and geopolitics. The IMF's managing director warns not to take the resilience for granted, though. There are four things driving ...

A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation. By Peter S. Goodman In the most hopeful scenario for the global economy, the latest war in the Middle ...

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The Iran war dominated discussions at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Spring Meetings this week in Washington, DC. CFR President Mike Froman analyzes the conversations.

From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible. By Patricia Cohen Patricia Cohen is the global economics ...

The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had ...

Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pass.