EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
Hormuz Shock and Inflation
from Podkey Daily News
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut to commercial shipping, and that changes the inflation story almost everywhere. At the same time, markets are reacting to political instability, households are feeling the squeeze again, and several global crises are getting worse with less room for error.Hormuz disruption and energy securityWhat it means for prices and householdsInflation politicsUK politics and market stressIran context and pressureIran human rights crackdownOther global flashpointsCapital still moving into the GulfSources:FT News Briefing — Are we at the tipping point for global energy supplies?Global News Podcast — The Global Story: Operation Ajax: The CIA’s Iran coupGlobal News Podcast — Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for IranThe Daily — Can We Reverse Aging?Up First from NPR — The human cost of building the Dubai of AfricaThis podcast was created with Podkey. Make your own at https://podkey.fm
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