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Jet fuel warning in Europe
IEA warns Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel supplies left.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman
The threat has fuelled concerns about central bank independence in the United States.

IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession
The IMF says global growth could fall next year

Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?

Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.

Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
The conflict pushes up the cost of fertiliser, a key ingredient in global food production

Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz
A shipping company says, "We won’t leave the Persian Gulf due to the safety of our crews"

Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
He says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a Strait of Hormuz deal

Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to make a deal

Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?
Companies are starting to send vessels back through one of the world’s busiest routes.