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Why did ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increase to 55 vessels this week? Learn how this affects global trade and Iranian control of the waterway.

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Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz rose to 55 vessels between May 11 and May 17. This is a large increase compared to the 19 ships recorded the week before.

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Iran Strait of Hormuz ship traffic rises to 55 vessels on 21 May 2026

Why did ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increase to 55 vessels this week? Learn how this affects global trade and Iranian control of the waterway.

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Germany's May consumer price inflation slowed to 2.6% year-on-year, falling short of market forecasts of 2.9%, as energy price growth moderated to 6.6% from April's 10.1%, though services inflation accelerated to 3.1%, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office.
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Germany's May CPI Rises 2.6%, Below Market Expectations (Update)

Germany's May consumer price inflation slowed to 2.6% year-on-year, falling short of market forecasts of 2.9%, as energy price growth moderated to 6.6% from April's 10.1%, though services inflation accelerated to 3.1%, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office.

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ING forecasts Federal Reserve will maintain hawkish stance despite April PCE price index rising less than expected, as core PCE remains above 0.17% threshold needed to achieve 2% inflation target, with rate cuts unlikely until energy prices stabilize and Strait of Hormuz reopens
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Australia is being fleeced by the gas industry. We export huge amounts of gas, yet households and businesses are still copping high energy prices and constant pressure from the cost-of-living crisis. It’s hard to see how a system like this is working for ordinary people when the profits are flowing out and the pain stays here.

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US says it launched ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran as peace negotiations drag on

U.S. Central Command said in a statement it “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”

Politico
European stocks opened higher on optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement mediated by Pakistan, with the Euro Stoxx 50 rising 0.88% as government bond yields fell across major economies amid expectations that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would ease energy price pressures.
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European Stocks Rise on Iran War Ceasefire Hopes as Bond Yields Fall

European stocks opened higher on optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement mediated by Pakistan, with the Euro Stoxx 50 rising 0.88% as government bond yields fell across major economies amid expectations that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would ease energy price pressures.

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EU complains about ‘surprise’ UK move to roll back Russia sanctions

“Now is not the time to roll back sanctions against Russia,” said Valdis Dombrovskis.

POLITICO
EU cuts growth forecasts as Middle East war drags on

The bloc’s growth will slow and energy prices will push inflation up, European Commission forecasts.

POLITICO