China Launches Two Commercial Investigations Against the United States:

China has opened two investigations into American actions related to supply chains and renewable energy products. This initiative is seen as a retaliatory measure against American commercial investigations conducted on the eve of the summit between the leaders of the two countries.

Middle Eastern Producers Release Oil Reserves to Japan: On March 27, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Ryosei Akazawa announced that Middle Eastern producers had started releasing oil jointly to Japan. This measure aims to complement the supply from public and private reserves and alleviate concerns related to supply in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Oil Price Could Reach $200/Barrel If Conflict in the Middle East Persists: Macquarie Group Ltd. predicts that the oil price could reach a record of $200/barrel if the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues until June 2026 and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. In a recent report, analysts from Macquarie Group Ltd. estimate that a conflict extending until the end of the second quarter of this year would push oil prices to historic levels.

Global LNG Supply Faces Double Shock: Three liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plants in Australia have had to reduce their production due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle, dealing a new blow to major Asian customers already weakened by supply disruptions from Qatar. This situation arises at a critical time for the global LNG market, following the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of the world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar due to Iranian military activities.

US Dollar Poised for Strongest Gain Since July 2025: The American currency is set to have its most successful month since July 2025, with the conflict in the Middle East disrupting investment strategies related to the world’s primary reserve currency. The Bloomberg US Dollar Index has risen by over 2% since early March 2026, driven by capital flows to safe-haven assets and reduced likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, as the conflict leads to an energy price surge.

South Korea: Aviation Sector Faces Double Impact from Middle East Conflict: The South Korean aviation sector is entering a challenging period as the prolonged conflict in the Middle East disrupts aircraft fuel supply, leading to increased operating costs and forcing airlines to simultaneously raise surcharges and reduce flights.

Singapore Announces Ambition to Become Global Hub for Gold Trading: Singapore has just announced its intention to strengthen its position as a global hub for gold trading. This project comes at a time of increasing investor interest in the storage and trading of this precious metal in Singapore.

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