Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a dozen transits over the weekend as US‑Iran tensions persisted.
Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply to a dozen transits over the weekend amid a US‑Iran stalemate.
The Strait of Hormuz handles a fifth of global oil; reduced traffic directly threatens international energy supply chains and maritime logistics.
Sophie covers currency markets and central bank policy across Europe, with a focus on how rate decisions ripple through FX pairs. She has been tracking the ECB's policy path since the start of the current easing cycle.
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