The fortunes of regional economies largely depend on how reliant they are on the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gulf markets decline as Middle East tensions disrupt oil supply. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 5.1% YES, by December 31 at 10.5% YES.

The Iran War has uprooted many assumptions. The end of the illusion of safety for the Gulf States is perhaps most significant; it will reorder the world economy.