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Middle East War Disrupts Oil Markets, Strains Global Economy

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Whether Iran's negotiations with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz will succeed and when.
The exact duration of the Middle East conflict and whether it will end quickly or drag on like the Ukraine war.
The full extent of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and outages at key energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf.
How central banks will adjust monetary policy if the conflict prolongs, given current uncertainty and inflation risks.
The long-term impact on the U.S. dollar's global reserve status amid structural challenges and the Middle East crisis.
Percentage of global oil passing through the Strait of Hormuzfactual

About 25 to 30 percent of global oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to eaccny.com
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About a fifth (20 percent) of global oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to www.bbc.com

Context: This discrepancy affects assessments of the conflict's global economic impact, with higher estimates suggesting more severe supply disruptions and inflationary pressures.

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