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Joy Online
… The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – a vital global shipping lane – is also at stake. …
‘Crazy’ phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talksJoy Online
… The strikes on Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz, were “in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East”, US Central Command (Centcom) said. …
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian dronesJoy Online
… More recently, tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, together with growing instability around the Strait of Hormuz, have once again demonstrated how fragile global petroleum trade routes can become during geopolitical conflicts. …
Energy security: Why Ghana must urgently fast-track the new mooring system project at TemaJoy Online
… Fertiliser prices have surged after the war in Iran disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route through which Iran handles about a third of global fertiliser trade.
Ivory Coast sees strong exports of cocoa main crop as El Nino looms over outputJoy Online
… Central Command said Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, which were thwarted or failed, prompting U.S. forces to hit back at Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. …
Oil jumps on Mideast missiles while AI bulls carry stocks higherJoy Online
Oil prices held on to most of the previous session’s sharp gains in early trade on Tuesday on uncertainty over the status of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. …
Oil steadies as uncertainty over US-Iran talks keeps markets on edgeJoy Online
… Tensions between Iran and the US also escalated in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. …
Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with USJoy Online
The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend while Tehran said it responded by targeting an American base, marking the third known escalations in a week around the Strait of Hormuz. …
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacksBusiness & Financial Times
… Johnson Pandit Asiama cited the disruption of maritime and air traffic around the Strait of Hormuz, rising global energy and food prices, and the IMF’s downward revision of the 2026 global growth forecast from 3.3 percent to 3.1 percent as factors informing the Committee’s cautio …
Real interest rate gap widest among single-digit inflation economies in AfricaJoy Online
… Meanwhile, concerns are rising about mines in the key oil and gas shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz, IG analyst Tony Sycamore said in a note. …
Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into LebanonDirect talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite Iran's military claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived for negotiations expected to cover nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire efforts, with Pakistan mediating.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite Iran's military claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived for negotiations expected to cover nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire efforts, with Pakistan mediating.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
Iran's military reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, citing continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and alleged US breach of a ceasefire agreement. The closure threatens a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the conflict, with Iran warning of further steps if aggression continues.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Oil prices fell on Friday as oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran interim peace deal, with Brent crude futures down 0.68% to $78.31 a barrel and analysts expecting over 85 million barrels of stranded Middle East Gulf oil to reach global markets alongside the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The spread between official and informal dollar rates in Ghana remains at 10.3–11.6 percent above the Bank of Ghana's interbank rate, with forex bureaus quoting GH¢12.35–GH¢12.50 per dollar compared to the official GH¢11.1986 rate. The persistent gap endures despite the cedi recording strong recent performance supported by improved foreign exchange liquidity and central bank interventions.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and waive U.S. sanctions on Tehran's oil. Brent crude futures dropped 1.12% to $78.66 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 1.28% to $75.81 a barrel as markets priced in a faster-than-expected return of Iranian barrels.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump promised to visit India during a bilateral meeting at the G7 summit in France, signalling a thawing of relations between the two countries following strain over tariffs and the killing of three Indian sailors by US military forces. The pair discussed efforts to reach a trade deal, with Trump calling Modi a "tough negotiator."
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A $300 billion private investment fund designed to encourage both sides to conclude a final deal to end the U.S.-Iran war has been outlined in a framework agreement, with more than half the amount already committed by private companies from the U.S., Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America and Africa, according to a source with direct knowledge of the deal.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli jets struck southern Lebanon on Wednesday, drawing fresh criticism from US President Donald Trump, who told Netanyahu to be "more responsible" and said Israel had been fighting Hezbollah for "too long." The Israeli military said it is targeting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 5.1% to $78.96 a barrel and U.S. WTI fell 5.8% to $76.05 on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels since March, as details emerged of an interim deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including an agreement allowing Iran to sell oil.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices dropped Monday following a reported US-Iran agreement to end a US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude falling 5% to $82.91 a barrel and US crude dropping 5.5% to $80.21. However, analysts note that sentiment improvements alone are insufficient; full recovery requires de-mining the Strait of Hormuz, normalizing regional production, and repairing damaged facilities.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday amid concerns about the lack of details in a preliminary agreement to end the US-Iran war and uncertainty about how quickly the blocked Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Brent crude gained 0.3% to $83.42 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate rose 0.3% to $81.12 a barrel.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The chief executive of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times that shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until confident that a U.S.-Iran deal is "material" and translated into real conditions. The Iran war beginning February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes largely halted shipping through the route that carries about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy is weathering the shock of the Middle East war and shows no signs of global slowdown yet, though intensified conflict or supply disruptions pose a "clear risk to global growth." The fund will release an updated forecast on July 8.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump told media in France that "the deal's all signed" with Iran, stating that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, oil prices are falling, stocks are rising, and the Strait of Hormuz will be fully open by Friday, with the deal text to be released after Friday and sanctions relief conditional on Iran's compliance.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Iran have agreed a framework deal to end the war, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen. Brent crude fell more than 5% to $82.84 a barrel and stock markets rose, though analysts warn the lack of detail on the agreement could create market uncertainty.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank Group forecasts global growth will slow to 2.5% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025, amid Middle East conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and higher energy prices. Brent crude oil is projected to average US$94 a barrel in 2026—36% above 2025 levels—while global inflation is expected to rise to 4% this year.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices declined after Pakistan announced a deal between the US and Iran, with President Trump saying the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Brent crude fell 3.8% to $84.02 a barrel and US oil dropped 4.1% to $81.40, after the strait had been effectively closed since February airstrikes triggered Iranian threats against vessels.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel has carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations from about 20 locations, with at least one person killed in Marrakeh, Lebanese state media reports. Pakistan's Prime Minister, mediating US-Iran talks, says a peace deal is closer than ever and likely within 24 hours, with Iran's foreign minister saying the agreement would include an end to conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027 as part of its sanctions package following the war with Ukraine. The temporary licence will be reviewed every two weeks and could be revoked sooner than the end date.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, with nuclear programme talks to follow later. US officials confirmed some details, saying economic benefits for Iran would depend on Tehran meeting its obligations.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, though nuclear talks would follow later. US officials confirmed some details, linking economic benefits for Iran to Tehran meeting its obligations.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as the Iran war raised business costs and affected turnover, according to the Office for National Statistics, though the three-month growth rate remained positive at 0.7%.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank forecasts global growth will slow to 2.5% in 2026 from 2.9% in 2025, the lowest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the Middle East conflict raising energy prices, inflation, and borrowing costs. Two-thirds of economies have been downgraded relative to January forecasts, and developing economies outside China and India face nearly a decade with no progress in narrowing their income gap with advanced economies.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. is entering peak summer driving season amid a gasoline supply crunch, as refiners prioritize diesel and jet fuel exports to address global shortages from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while domestic demand remains robust despite pump prices surging roughly 40% since the war started. Gasoline inventories sank to their lowest seasonal level in a decade at 215.1 million barrels in early June, with analysts warning of a supply deficit.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said on Thursday a peace deal with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend, with the Strait of Hormuz to open upon signing; Iran's Foreign Ministry said large parts of the agreement have been finalised but no final conclusion has been reached.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump claimed an initial agreement to end the war with Iran is close after cancelling strikes, but Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said reports of an agreement were "speculative" and that "nothing has been finalised." The two countries have exchanged intermittent fire despite agreeing a ceasefire in April, with Trump repeating claims that a deal is near.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell $1.83 (2%) to $88.55 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped $1.60 (1.8%) to $86.11 after U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran on Thursday, citing progress in discussions that could lead to a peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping as soon as this weekend.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Iran exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, straining a ceasefire agreed in April. The US conducted "self-defence strikes" targeting Iranian military and radar sites; Iran responded with ballistic missiles at US assets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, with Iran's foreign ministry saying the ceasefire is now "practically meaningless."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →