Oil prices surged past $100 last week as flows through the Strait of Hormuz slowed. Tankers hesitated, insurers raised premiums, and traders began adjusting portfolios. The US asked its allies to secure the passage — a straightforward request in any previous crisis. This time, the response was almost universally negative.That refusal…
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The EUR/USD exchange rate continued its strong downward trend, reaching its lowest level since November last year. It dropped…