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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Decline
The article discusses a significant decline in shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, due to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over military operations and increased military build-up between the two sides. On August 30th, only three ships passed through, rising to nine the following day, but then dropping to five ships on September 1st, which is the lowest level compared to the normal rate by up to 8.3%. The Iranian island of Larak was targeted by American forces, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile strikes on U.S. positions in Jordan and the launch of a drone toward the UAE. These events led to an increase in oil prices, exceeding $90 per barrel, amid fears of supply disruptions and a rise in global inflation. Markets are also awaiting upcoming U.S. employment data to determine the direction of interest rates, as regional tensions continue to impact the international oil and financial markets.
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