Geopolitik

South Africa's annual supply mission to Marion Island has been delayed due to fuel shortages caused by the war between the US, Israel and Iran. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment confirmed that global scarcity of specialised polar diesel disrupted the departure of the SA Agulhas II. Officials stated they are working to limit the impact while ensuring safety.

6 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Bitcoin climbed above $82,000 on May 6, driven by reports of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply as President Donald Trump paused a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The move triggered more than $200 million in short liquidations.

Argentina's country risk index, measured by JP Morgan, closed at 549 basis points on Thursday, April 23, 2026, up 14 units. Local markets fell in line with Wall Street volatility and US-Iran geopolitical tensions. Sovereign bonds dropped an average of 0.7%.

22 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Råoljepriserna har passerat 100 dollar per fat i spåren av avstannade fredssamtal mellan USA och Iran. Handeln genom Hormuzsundet är fortfarande begränsad efter att Iran beslagtagit två fartyg och USA upprätthållit en marin blockad. Analytiker varnar för ytterligare prisökningar till följd av de pågående störningarna.

Egypt’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing regional uncertainty, according to Savills Egypt. Developers are maintaining project pipelines and demand holds steady, despite rising energy costs.

19 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Iran returned the Strait of Hormuz to full military control on Saturday, just a day after announcing its reopening to commercial traffic during a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The rapid reversal came amid persistent U.S. naval restrictions and low actual transits, heightening tensions in the key energy corridor.