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Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and supply-chain pressures from potential US import tariffs are driving shipping costs to multi-year highs. These factors create inflationary risks that may lead to a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, involving US and Iranian strikes, threaten global shipping and fuel supply chains.
• 2.Shipping costs are hitting two-year highs due to geopolitical instability, stockpiling ahead of potential US import tariffs, and Russian refinery outages.
• 3.The economic outlook remains volatile as markets monitor central bank signals from Sintra, potential US rate hikes, and EU-China trade negotiations.

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