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Hermes boosts global economic costs
The escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, including the targeting of the Saudi oil tanker "Sader" and the killing of two of its crew members, has increased global economic risks. This has led to a sharp decline in shipping activity through the Strait, causing significant losses for the shipping sector and rising insurance costs. The tensions have resulted in higher risk premiums, increased shipping expenses, and rising energy prices, all of which threaten the supplies of oil, gas, and petrochemicals. This situation also exacerbates global inflation, especially as oil flows decrease from about 21.6 million barrels per day at the end of 2025 to less than 5 million barrels in the second quarter of 2026. Although there are alternative routes for transporting oil in the Gulf, the rising costs and the inability of some alternatives to handle the flows deepen the impact of these disruptions. Consequently, this contributes to higher prices for goods, transportation, and food worldwide, creating a more dangerous environment for investments and global economic growth.
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