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$PROM $GTC $RAVE As the public opinion war between Washington and Tehran continues to escalate, maritime blockades could cost Iran about $435 million a day, and given Tehran's insistence on strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, observers are increasingly questioning which side is better able to withstand economic and political pressure.
$PROM $GTC $RAVE According to the navigation data from the 'Maritime Traffic' platform, after Iran fired on two vessels yesterday, international maritime navigation has completely stalled, and most ships have left the Strait of Hormuz for safer and deeper waters in the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Oman.
$PROM $GTC $RAVE The president of the International Monetary Fund stated that if the conflict in the Middle East worsens, about 12 countries may need additional support from official lending institutions, most of which are located in Africa. The International Monetary Fund may expand its assistance programs in 5 to 8 countries.
Adam Posen, director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, warned that rising prices for energy, food, and fertilizers, along with a stronger dollar, will have a "triple impact" on middle- and low-income energy-importing countries.
$BTC $ETH $XRP Yesterday at 8:24 AM (Eastern Time), oil traders purchased nearly $800 million worth of short oil contracts. Just 21 minutes later, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open."
By 9:10 AM (Eastern Time), oil prices had fallen to $80 per barrel, marking the lowest level since March 10.
According to an analysis by the Kobeissi Letter, these short contracts generated nearly $70 million in profits in less than an hour—indeed, a remarkable phenomenon.
$BTC $ETH $SOL ⭕ Axios quoted U.S. officials as saying:
📌 Trump held a meeting this morning to discuss the escalation of the Hormuz Strait crisis.
📌 If negotiations do not make progress, war could reignite in the coming days.
📌 The Hormuz Strait crisis has escalated due to disagreements over Iran's uranium enrichment and stockpile issues.
◾ Iran announced plans to re-block the Hormuz Strait and has repeatedly attacked vessels in the waterway. Just less than 24 hours ago, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a deal to end the war could be reached "in a day or two."
$BTC $ETH $XRP The U.S. Department of Energy stated that it has released 26.03 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to nine oil companies, which is part of the third phase of measures taken by the Trump administration to curb the sharply rising fuel prices since the outbreak of war with Iran.
$HIGH $ALICE $PROM 🛍️ Major luxury companies are working hard to reinvent themselves
In the face of changing market dynamics and a slowdown in Chinese demand, the economic impact of the Iran war has further exacerbated their predicament.
So far this year, the market value of nine leading European luxury companies has lost at least 140 billion euros.
Despite some signs of recovery, experts unanimously agree that the industry's problems are far more complex than just the impact of war.
According to the Financial Times, middle-class consumers who previously spent hundreds of billions of dollars on luxury goods each year have reduced their luxury spending after depleting savings and paid leave income during the COVID-19 pandemic and facing rising living costs.
A report from Bain & Company indicates that nearly 50 million luxury consumers will exit the market between 2022 and 2024.
During the pandemic, many brands significantly raised their product prices. As a result, millions of customers have been lost... Data from HSBC shows that since 2019, the average price of luxury goods in Europe has increased by nearly half.
◾ Industry executives confirm that despite recent market volatility, the long-term fundamentals remain strong.
$HIGH $ALICE $PROM The Wall Street Journal quoted U.S. officials as saying that the U.S. military is preparing to conduct raids on Iranian-related oil tankers and seize merchant ships in international waters.
🔥 $DEXE resistance to increase... Short opportunity
Trading settings (short)
Entry point: 13.70 – 14.10
Stop loss point: 14.90
Take profit point: 13.20 – 12.70
The price is encountering significant resistance near the 14.70 resistance zone, and the current trend is weak, forming lower highs. Momentum is weakening, and sellers are entering the market.
If the price continues to stay below the resistance level, it is very likely to drop to 12.70. Please trade only after confirming signals and manage risks cautiously.
$HIGH $ALICE $币安人生 ⭕ Decision-makers around the world are closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East to determine how to respond to the economic impacts of the war.
◾ Washington and Tehran are sending conflicting signals about the direction of the conflict, leading to uncertainty in the situation.
◾ It is estimated that the war has had a significant impact on global inflation rates and energy prices.
◾ There are increasing concerns that the war may drag on, which could exacerbate pressures on economic growth. More than 30 central bank governors and policymakers expressed this major concern in interviews with CNBC.
◾ The shadow of stagflation looms, with rising prices and slowing economic activity potentially occurring simultaneously.
◾ The closure or disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz poses a direct threat to energy supplies and supply chains.
◾ Warnings indicate that if the conflict escalates, an unprecedented global energy crisis may emerge.
◾ Some countries have begun preparing for the worst-case scenario, including supply shortages and prices exceeding expectations.
◾ This crisis is prompting major economies to rethink their energy security strategies and enhance energy independence through investments in alternative energy.
◾ In the current environment of uncertainty, policymakers are taking a wait-and-see approach and facing severe challenges.
$HIGH $ALICE $币安人生 Turkey's Minister of Energy Alparslan Bayraktar stated on Saturday, April 18, that the contract regulating Iran's natural gas supply to Turkey will expire in the coming months, and the two countries may negotiate a possible extension, but no negotiations have taken place yet.
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$HIGH $ALICE $币安人生 According to Bloomberg, Chinese automaker BYD has applied to join the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). This move may give it a crucial position in the European market, which imposes tariffs on imported electric vehicles.
🟠 BYD is the world's largest seller of electric vehicles.
🟠 BYD is expected to become the first Chinese automaker to join this organization.